Neillsville, WI

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):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Neillsville, WI

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Neillsville Almanac

Neillsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Neillsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Neillsville, 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

Neillsville Public Libraries

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Neillsville Hospitals

MEMORIAL MED CTR
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
216 SUNSET PL
(715) 743-3101
Emergency Service: Yes

Neillsville High Schools (2004)

NEILLSVILLE HI
401 CENTER ST
715-743-8736
Serves 387 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

CLARK CO ALTERNATIVE CHARTER
501 HEWETT ST
715-743-7443
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 11 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

Neillsville Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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