Minong, WI

Minong, Wisconsin

Minong, Wisconsin, in Washburn county, is 49 miles S of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 100 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village contains a population of approximately 531.

The People and Families of Minong

In Minong, about 53% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Minong. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minong had a median family income of $35,341.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Minong favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Minong Housing

Minong has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Minong tend toward the low side for Wisconsin. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Minong, 87% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Minong do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Minong, WI

Comparing Minong 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Minong Almanac

Minong Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Minong Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Minong 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, Minong, 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

Minong High Schools (2004)

NORTHWOOD SCH
N14463 HIGHWAY 53
715-466-2297
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 447 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Minong Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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