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Shell Lake, Wisconsin, in Washburn county, is 67 miles N of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 78 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,309 people in the city.
In Shell Lake, about 54% of adults are married.
Shell Lake has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Shell Lake had a median family income of $42,917. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Shell Lake.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 68% of housing in Shell Lake 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 Shell Lake. The city is known in Wisconsin for having lower rents than most places.
In Shell Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work. Shell Lake is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Comparing Shell Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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