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Rio, WI


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Rio, Wisconsin

Rio, Wisconsin, in Columbia county, is 27 miles N of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 72 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 938 people lived in Rio.

The People and Families of Rio

In Rio, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rio had a median family income of $49,500.

Political Inclinations

Rio residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Rio Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Rio are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Rio, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Rio is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Rio Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Rio Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Rio People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rio, WI

Comparing Rio 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
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Housing Recently Built11
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