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Superior Area Facts

  • Superior has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Superior crime rates are 58% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Superior is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average
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Bad weather, over-priced, run-down housing and lots of low-paying part-time jobs User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 30, 2019) Bad weather, over-priced, run-down housing, lots of low-paying part-time jobs and alcoholism and domestic violence tend to be a problem here. Nice to visit for a weekend in the summer but otherwise, take a pass. ...Read More Read Less
Superior, WI: On the Tip of Lake Superior User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Superior is a cute little city on the easternmost tip of Lake Superior. If you are looking for a quiet, small city that still has a few opportunities for fun, Superior might be the right choice for you. Younger people might not enjoy Superior as much because it is a bit of a driv ...Read More e from bigger cities that can offer a lot more, though.

Mariner Mall is a fun place to hang out and I think it's the best area in Superior. The University of Wisconsin also has a campus here which is great if you're an existing student or you'd like to take new courses. You won't find many great jobs here but there is enough to get by. The real estate is affordable too.

If you like to be outside, Superior Municipal Forest is a fantastic place. I go there often with my dog to go hiking when the weather is nice. It can be a fun place to camp on the weekend too. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Superior? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Center City Park
      18th & Oakes Park
      Jack Ennis Playground
      Benny Peterson Park
      Hammond Park
      Wade Bowl Park
      Kelly Park
      Swings

      Entertainment

      Flame Nightclub
      The Main Club
      Phantom Galleries
      Hanni Strahl Concert Hall
      Harrington Arts Center
      A World of Accordions Museum
      Douglas County Historical Museum
      Thorpe Langley Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Erbert & Gerbert's
      7 West Taphouse
      Keyport Lounge & Liquor
      Dugout Lounge
      Hardee's
      Capri Bar Tavern
      Third Base Bar & Grill
      Steel Toe Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Superior? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Superior.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Superior? The cost of living in Superior is 94/100 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin.
      Superior
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Superior? Superior crime rates are 2,379, which are 58% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,379 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43  

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Superior? The median income in Superior is $48,830 which is 11% lower than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $48,83012% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,7384% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Superior a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

      Pharmacies

      Essentia Health-Superior East Pharmacy
      Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Superior home prices? Superior home prices are $125,400 - which is 25% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $125,40032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77319% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Superior have good schools? The Superior graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Superior a good place to live? Superior has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      8 total surveys

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