Washburn County, WI
Living in Washburn County
Bikeability15
Walkability44
Commute61
Public Transit20
Affordability83
Public Safety67
Airports27
Hospitals68
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-313 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas46%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washburn County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Washburn County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washburn County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washburn County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washburn County, WI
St Francis De Sales School
6 miles, SW
Northwoods Mennonite School
18 miles, E
St Francis Solanus School
20 miles, E
St Joseph School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Washburn County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Superior
59 miles, N
Northland College
65 miles, NE
University of Minnesota-Duluth
65 miles, N
The College of Saint Scholastica
66 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washburn County, WI
Spooner Health System
5 miles, SW
Indianhead Medical Ctr
12 miles, SW
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Washburn County, WI
Duluth International Airport
68 miles, N
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
73 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
112 miles, W