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Minong, WI

Minong, WI.

Population: 2,242 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Minong, WI is $337,531 — up 3.4% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,531

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,531
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.6%
10-year appreciation
+118.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$338,895
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
29
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
4
Schools include
NorthStar Community Charter School, Northwood High/Middle, Northwood Elementary, Northwood Virtual Charter School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (37 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, North Country National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Ben Sutherland Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+71 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
29.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,813
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,369
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
136

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MinongState medianUS median
Median home value$337,531$316,891$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,813$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Minong, WI?
$337,531.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Minong, WI?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Minong, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Minong, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Minong, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Minong, WI?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Minong, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Minong

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