Iron River, WI
Living in Iron River
Bikeability
39
Walkability
52
Commute
64
Public Transit
50
Affordability
91
Public Safety
62
Airports
1
Hospitals
73
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
637
Population
-13 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
-8% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over21%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office7%
Service38%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
+$5.1k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
$572
Median Monthly Rent
+$323 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas25%
Utility gas60%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Iron River
United States45
Wisconsin35
Bayfield County23
Property Crime in Iron River
United States48
Wisconsin37
Bayfield County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 27 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Mar | 27 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 40 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 16 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 27 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Iron River
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Iron River, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Iron River, WI
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
25 miles, E
Twin Ports Baptist School
30 miles, W
Maranatha Academy
34 miles, W
Cathedral School
34 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Iron River, WI
Northland College
25 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Superior
34 miles, W
University of Minnesota-Duluth
36 miles, NW
The College of Saint Scholastica
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Iron River, WI
Memorial Medical Center
24 miles, E
Lake View Memorial Hospital
34 miles, N
St Marys Hospital Superior
34 miles, W
St Lukes Hospital
36 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Iron River, WI
Duluth International Airport
42 miles, NW
Range Regional Airport
88 miles, NW
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
113 miles, SE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
118 miles, S