Birchwood, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
404 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$345 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washburn County
3
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washburn County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 2 9 28
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 2 7 31
Dec 1 12 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Birchwood Public Montessori
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Birchwood Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Birchwood High
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College
22 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Wisconsin-Stout
57 miles, SW • 2.8 star
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
59 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
19 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
23 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
55 miles, S • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
87 miles, N • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
101 miles, SE • 1 star
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