Shell Lake 62 Average
Shell Lake Livability #584 ranked city in Wisconsin#15,772 ranked city in the USARanks better than 46% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Shell Lake

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Shell Lake transportation information

      Statistic Shell Lake Wisconsin National
      Average one way commute20min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.5%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.3%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.2%3.3%2.8%
      Working from home4.8%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Shell Lake, WI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).