Chetek, WI
Living in Chetek
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute50
Public Transit11
Affordability93
Public Safety97
Airports32
Hospitals81
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation+321 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate42%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$6.6k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas11%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chetek
United States45
Wisconsin35
Barron County9
Property Crime in Chetek
United States48
Wisconsin37
Barron County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chetek
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding16
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chetek, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chetek, WI
Pleasant View Amish School
4 miles, SE
Sunny Meadow Amish School
6 miles, SW
Pleasant View Amish School
6 miles, W
Twin Lakes Amish School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Chetek, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stout
33 miles, SW
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
37 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
57 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
74 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chetek, WI
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland
11 miles, NW
Lakeview Medical Center of Rice Lake
14 miles, N
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley
17 miles, SE
Cumberland Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chetek, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
32 miles, S
La Crosse Regional Airport
101 miles, S
Central Wisconsin Airport
104 miles, E