Barron County, WI
Living in Barron County
Bikeability14
Walkability36
Commute77
Public Transit16
Affordability81
Public Safety92
Airports35
Hospitals81
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation-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
$53kMedian 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
$153kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$563Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Barron County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Barron County, WI
Barron Christian School
2 miles, S
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran School
7 miles, NE
St Joseph School
7 miles, NE
Hillcrest Mennonite School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Barron County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stout
39 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
47 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
55 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
68 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Barron County, WI
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
3 miles, S
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
7 miles, NE
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NW
Indianhead Medical Ctr
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Barron County, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
43 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
98 miles, N
St. Cloud Regional Airport
107 miles, W