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Shell Lake, WI


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Shell Lake, Wisconsin

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.

The People and Families of Shell Lake

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Shell Lake Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Shell Lake Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Shell Lake Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Shell Lake College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Shell Lake, WI

Comparing Shell Lake 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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