At a Glance
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Vilas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vilas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vilas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Vilas reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Vilas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vilas has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population16
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,175
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$177M
Avg Weekly Wage$837
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership25.0%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units8
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,332/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,473 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
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