Crandon, WI

Crandon, Wisconsin

Crandon, Wisconsin, in Forest county, is 84 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 182 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 1,961.

The People and Families of Crandon

In Crandon, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Crandon, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Crandon has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crandon had a median family income of $35,260. 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 Crandon.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Crandon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crandon Housing

Crandon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Crandon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Wisconsin. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Crandon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Crandon, 86% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Crandon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Crandon, WI

Comparing Crandon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crandon Almanac

Crandon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Crandon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Crandon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crandon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Crandon High Schools (2004)

CRANDON HI
9750 US HIGHWAY 8 W
715-478-3583
Serves 305 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

CRANDON ALTERNATIVE RES SCH
9750 US HIGHWAY 8 W
715-478-3713
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 34 students.

Crandon Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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