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Spooner, WI


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Spooner, Wisconsin

Spooner, Wisconsin, in Washburn county, is 68 miles S of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 83 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 2,653 residents.

The People and Families of Spooner

In Spooner, about 48% of adults are married. People in Spooner have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Spooner than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spooner had a median family income of $39,677. Home-based work is more common in Spooner than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Spooner. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Spooner Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Spooner was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Spooner, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Spooner it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Spooner Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Spooner Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Spooner, WI

Comparing Spooner 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity46
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population21

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime44
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