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Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 46 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village contains a population of approximately 950.
In Balsam Lake, about 55% of adults are married.
Unlike most villages, Balsam Lake has proportionately more males than females. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Balsam Lake had a median family income of $42,708. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Balsam Lake.
Political donors in Balsam Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Balsam Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Balsam Lake, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Wisconsin.
In Balsam Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Balsam Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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