Barron County, WI

Living in Barron County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 36
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 75
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Schools 39
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Residents

45k Population -686 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$563 Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas30%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Barron County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Barron County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 10
Feb 17 1 8
Mar 29 2 9
Apr 44 3 3
May 56 3 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 46 3 1
Nov 31 2 7
Dec 17 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Barron County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Barron County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Barron County, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Barron County, WI

Hospitals

Hospitals near Barron County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Barron County, WI

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