Douglas County
Superior


Quality of Life

You'll enjoy a very high quality of life in Superior, surrounded by the pristine lakes, lush forests and spectacular seasonal finery of the northwestern Wisconsin. Click on the links below for specific information about the area's excellent schools, quality housing, progressive health care, low crime rate, entertainment venues and interesting local attractions. The Northland offers something for everyone.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
superior
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 20.8 3.4 12.1
July 76.2 57.0 66.6
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 40.9
Rainfall (Inches) 31
Snowfall (Inches) 49.80
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 0 630
Personal Income Tax Rate Range
State Rate (%) 4.60-6.75
Local Rate (%) Not Applicable in Wisconsin (N/A)
Local Occupation Tax Rate Range Basis
City Residents N/A N/A
Non-City Residents N/A N/A
Sales Tax
State Rate (%) 5.0%
Local Rate (%) 0.5%
Major Exemptions
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal
  • Production
  • Pollution Control
  • Industrial Building Construction Materials
  • Tooling if outsourced
  • Manufacturer's Raw Materials
  • Custom Software
Housing
Single Family Residential
Active Listings 157
$100,000 and Under 64
$100,001 - $150,000 48
$150,001 - $200,000 19
$200,001 - $250,000 10
$250,001 - $300,000 3
$300,001 and Above 13
Average Selling Price $112,585
Median Selling Price $101,970
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings 4
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Superior School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 1
Teaching Hospitals N/A
Beds 24
Outpatient Clinics 7
Physicians N/A
Dentists 17
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 231
Property 5,746
Index 5,977