Hixton, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,219 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$489 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
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

Jackson County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 8 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 31, WI Assembly District 92, WI
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Schools

Lincoln Junior High
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lincoln High
6 miles, E • 2.8 star
Red Creek Elementary
10 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Johnson Creek Middle and High
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Chippewa Valley Technical College
37 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
37 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Black River Memorial Hospital
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
37 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
81 miles, W • 1 star
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