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Phillips, WI


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Phillips, Wisconsin

Phillips, Wisconsin, in Price county, is 81 miles NE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 140 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,675 people in the city.

The People and Families of Phillips

In Phillips, about 44% of adults are married. In Phillips, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Phillips has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phillips had a median family income of $38,889.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Phillips. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Phillips.

Phillips Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Phillips is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Phillips. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Phillips, 78% of commuters drive to work. Phillips is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPhillips Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPhillips Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPhillips Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Phillips Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Phillips Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Phillips, WI

Comparing Phillips 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 Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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