




Hurley, Wisconsin
Hurley, WI Profile
Hurley, WI, population 1,818 , is located
in Wisconsin's Iron county,
about 169.9 miles from Green Bay and 174.8 miles from St Paul.
In the 90's the population of Hurley has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hurley has been declining at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hurley area were higher than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Hurley Statistics
Hurley Gender Information
Males in Hurley: 862 (47%)
Females in Hurley: 956 (53%)
As % of Population in Hurley
Race Diversity in Hurley
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Hurley
Age Diversity in Hurley
Median Age in Hurley: 42.7 (Males in Hurley: 40.3, Females in Hurley: 45.7)
Hurley Males Under 20: 11%
Hurley Females Under 20: 10%
Hurley Males 20 to 40: 13%
Hurley Females 20 to 40: 12%
Hurley Males 40 to 60: 13%
Hurley Females 40 to 60: 11%
Hurley Males Over 60: 11%
Hurley Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Hurley
Hurley Household Average Size: 2.06 people
Hurley Median Household Income: $ 24,821
Hurley Median Value of Homes: $ 38,000
Law Enforcement in Hurley
Reported crimes in the Hurley area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 449
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 57
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,097
Hurley Location Information
Elevation: 1,480 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hurley
Ironwood 0.8 Miles
Montreal 3.2 Miles
Bessemer 6.7 Miles
Wakefield 11.9 Miles
Mellen 24.2 Miles
Odanah 26.6 Miles
Butternut 33.5 Miles
Ashland 34.6 Miles
Lac du Flambeau 36.1 Miles
Washburn 37.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hurley
(Population 100,000+)
Green Bay 169.9 Miles
St Paul 174.8 Miles
Minneapolis 180.0 Miles
Madison 236.7 Miles
Milwaukee 261.1 Miles
Rockford 294.0 Miles
Cedar Rapids 315.6 Miles
Grand Rapids 327.7 Miles
Aurora 337.3 Miles
Naperville 338.1 Miles
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Facts
Fetal alcohol exposure may increase the risk for later alcohol, tobacco, and drug dependence in adults. Rates of drug use by subgroup can vary greatly. Thus, for example, prevalence rates of drug use are higher among males than females and highest among males in their late teens through their twenties. Over half the users of illicit drugs work full time. About one-third of homeless persons and more than one-fourth of the mentally ill are physically or psychologically dependent on illicit drugs. The first survey of mothers delivering liveborns, in 1993, found that 5.5 percent had used illicit drugs at some time during their pregnancy. A survey of college students reported that in the previous year, 26.4 percent had used marijuana and 5.2 percent had used cocaine. National Household Survey data indicate that use of illicit drugs by persons over thirty-five, which was 10.3 percent in 1979, jumped to 29.4 percent by 1991 and was 33.5 percent in 1997. If a person decides to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she faces legal consequences, such as losing his or her driver's license. This has shown to be the most effective way of reducing drunk driving. A survey of health-related behavior among military personnel by Research Triangle Institute, released in 2003, found that "The prevalence of any reported illicit drug use during the past 30 days declined sharply from 27.6% in 1980 to 3.4% in 2002. The decreases were statistically significant between each of the surveys from 1980 to 1992 and have remained relative stable around 3% for the decade from 1992 to 2002. Rates of illicit drug use during the past 12 months showed a parallel pattern to the 30-day use except at a higher level, as would be expected. Use declined from 36.7% in 1980 to 6.9% in 2002. Rates have been relatively constant since 1992 at around 6% to 7%." |
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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