Barron Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,007 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,242 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barron County
1
Rice Lake Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Barron County
2
Rice Lake Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 2 9 29
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 2 7 31
Dec 1 11 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 25, WI Assembly District 75, WI
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Schools

Riverview Middle
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Woodland Elementary
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Stout
39 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
42 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cumberland Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
21 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
43 miles, S • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
98 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
107 miles, NW • 1 star
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