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Rhinelander, WI


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Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Rhinelander, Wisconsin, in Oneida county, is 103 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 185 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 7,735 people lived in Rhinelander.

The People and Families of Rhinelander

In Rhinelander, about 45% of adults are married. Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, 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, Rhinelander had a median family income of $37,629.

Political Inclinations

Rhinelander residents donated more money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Rhinelander Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Rhinelander 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.

Commuting

In Rhinelander, 86% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Rhinelander is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRhinelander Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rhinelander Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Rhinelander Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rhinelander, WI

Comparing Rhinelander 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime65

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