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Neillsville, WI


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Neillsville, Wisconsin

Neillsville, Wisconsin, in Clark county, is 47 miles E of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 125 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 2,731 people lived in Neillsville.

The People and Families of Neillsville

In Neillsville, about 49% of adults are married. Neillsville is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Neillsville, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Neillsville had a median family income of $41,076.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Neillsville.

Neillsville Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Neillsville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Neillsville, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Neillsville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Neillsville. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNeillsville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Neillsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Neillsville, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime44
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