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Strum, WI


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Strum, Wisconsin

Strum, Wisconsin, in Trempealeau county, is 18 miles S of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 87 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is home to some 1,001 residents.

The People and Families of Strum

In Strum, about 55% of adults are married. People in Strum have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

The people of the village are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in Strum.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strum had a median family income of $40,938.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Strum.

Strum Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Strum was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Strum, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Strum Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Strum, WI

Comparing Strum 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 Citizens910
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income62
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Property Taxes38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime55
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