Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Twisted Pastries Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Empire Coffee
Coffee Shop
A Dozen Excuses
Coffee Shop
Red Mug Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Billings Park Café
Coffee Shop
Courtyard Café
Coffee Shop
Koffee Knook
Coffee Shop
East End Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Wussow's Concert Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (21) A+
Flame Nightclub
Nightclub
The Main Club
Nightclub
Phantom Galleries
Art Gallery
Hanni Strahl Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Harrington Arts Center
Museum
A World of Accordions Museum
Museum
Douglas County Historical Museum
Museum
Thorpe Langley Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Kruk Gallery
Art Gallery
Webb Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Black Box Theater
Theatre Arts
Holden Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Manion Center
Theatre Arts
Ole Haugsrud Stadium
Stadium
Richard Bong WWII Heritage Center
Museum
SS Meteor
Attraction
Fairlawn Mansion
Museum
Interstate Bridge
Attraction
Archery Course
Attraction
State of Wisconsin Fire & Police Hall of Fame
Museum
The Old Firehouse & Police Museum
Museum
Wade Stadium
Stadium
Wade Stadium
Stadium
West Theater
Cinema
Enger Tower
Attraction
Food and Drink (48) A+
Erbert & Gerbert's
Fast Food
7 West Taphouse
Bar
Keyport Lounge & Liquor
Bar
Dugout Lounge
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Capri Bar Tavern
Bar
Third Base Bar & Grill
Bar
Steel Toe Pub
Bar
Who's Bar
Bar
Palace Bar
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Thirsty Pagan Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Champions Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Hammond
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Anchor Bar and Grill
Bar
Taco John's
Fast Food
Average Joe's Pub & Grub
Bar
Tower Avenue Tavern
Bar
Schultz's Sports Bar
Bar
Fitness (11) A+
Superior Douglas County Senior Center
Community Centre
Strength Factory
Gym
Phy Ed Health Club
Gym
Gender Equity Center
Community Centre
Multicultural Center
Community Centre
Veterans and Non-Traditional Student Center
Community Centre
Peter Rich Community Center
Community Centre
Virginia L. Deetz Community Center
Community Centre
Superior Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland
Community Centre
Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge
Community Centre
Billings Park Civic Center
Community Centre
Full Circle Yoga
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Wednesday Bakery
Bakery
Sara Lee
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Superior Harbor View Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Parks (58) A+
Center City Park
Park
18th & Oakes Park
Park
Jack Ennis Playground
Park
Benny Peterson Park
Park
Hammond Park
Park
Wade Bowl Park
Park
Kelly Park
Park
Swings
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Hayes Court Complex Ball Fields
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Red Barn Playground
Park
Arrowhead Fishing Pier Recreational Complex
Park
Billings Park
Park
Gouge Park
Park
Priest Field
Park
Park Point
Park
Head of the Lake Fairgrounds
Park
Rev. LF Merritt Memorial Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Carl Gullo Park
Park
Irving Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Shops (58) A+
Superior Optics
Optician
Earth Exchange
Furniture
Antiques on Belknap
Furniture
Blue Arrow Boutique
Clothing
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Electronics
Vision Pro Optical
Optician
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Robinson's Leather Plus
Clothing
Uniform Connection
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Artistic Florals by Leslie
Florist
Blondie's Salon
Hairdresser
Posh Affair Boutique
Clothing
Twin Ports Health Solutions
Nutrition Supplements
Randy's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
A Plus Computer Services
Electronics
Take 2 Consignments
Clothing
Nummi Jewelers
Fashion
Speedway
Convenience Store
White Cedar Studio
Fashion
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Trends Day Spa & Salon
Beauty
Jacket Book & Supply
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Superior.
Public Transit Stops (310)
Stops & Stations A+
Tower Ave & 14 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Ogden
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 14 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 16 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 16 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & John Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 13 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & John Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 13 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 17 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Hughitt Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 17 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 12 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Hughitt Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 12 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 18 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Hammond Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 18 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 11 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Hammond Ave
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 11 St
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & 19 St
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Cummings
Bus Stop
Belknap St & Cummings
Bus Stop
Tower Ave & Broadway
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Superior is 94/100 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B-

Superior crime rates are 2,596 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
2,384 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
212 crimes per 100k A-
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employment C-

The median income in Superior is $48,830 - which is 11% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$48,830 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Vivent Health
Clinic
Superior Family Dentistry
Dentist
Douglas County Sheriff
Police
Superior Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Superior Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Public Safety
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Superior Fire Department
Fire Station
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic
Clinic
Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior
Hospital
Lake Superior Community Health Center
Clinic
Mariner Medical Clinic
Clinic
Essentia Health-Superior East Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Essentia Health Convenient Care-Superior
Clinic
SMDC West Duluth Family Clinic
Clinic
Superior Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Superior home prices are $125,400 - which is 25% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$125,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Superior graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (10) F
Cathedral School
Northern Lights Elementary
Cooper Elementary
Superior Middle
Great Lakes Elementary
Merritt Creek Academy
Raleigh Primary/El Academy
Family Freedom Academy
Laura Macarthur Elementary
Bryant Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Superior High
Denfeld High School
Merritt Creek Academy
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ratings D

Superior has an overall rating of 54% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B+
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Superior Area Facts

  • Superior has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Superior crime rates are 54% 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 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 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 2,596, which are 54% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      2,596 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      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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