Wisconsin
Iron River is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 752. Residents earn $55,294 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Iron River receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Iron River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Iron River is $55,294, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Iron River is $152,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Iron River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 874 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Iron River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,294 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,067 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $810 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,038 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 578 |
| County GDP | $587M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,627 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.70% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $152,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $286,844 |
| Census Median Rent | $653 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,627 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.70% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,971/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 87.4/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 87.4/100K |
| Total Property | 874.1/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 349.7/100K |
| Theft | 524.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5793°N, 91.3999°W |
| County FIPS | 55007 |
Winner: Democrat by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.3% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |