Hayward, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,549 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,085 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$499 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sawyer County
2
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

Sawyer County
4
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 2 9 27
Apr 2 4 41
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 2 8 29
Dec 1 13 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, WI State Senate District 29, WI Assembly District 87, WI
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Schools

Hayward High
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Hayward Intermediate
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northland College
49 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
57 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Indianhead Medical Ctr
28 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
37 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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