Barron, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
3,689 Population
$49,715 Median Income
$119,500 Home Value
$927 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
179 Violent Crime / 100K
43.4 yrs Median Age
15.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population3,689
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,268/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 76.8%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$49,715
Per Capita Income$26,808
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$2,994M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$119,500
Zillow Value$217,737
Median Rent$927
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Depression24.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime179/100K
Property Crime238/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Jan / Jul12° / 70°
Rain31 in/yr
Snow53 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+83.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.77
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Work From Home2.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Barron Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,715
Home Value$119,500
Median Rent$927
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
Unemployment5.0%
Violent Crime178.6 /100K
Avg Temperature43.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,689
Population Density1,268 per sq mi
Median Age43.4 years
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76.8% Black 10.4% Hispanic 4.1% Other 8.7%
White76.8%
Black or African American10.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.7%

Language

English Only86.5%
Spanish Speakers13.5%
English 86.5% Spanish 13.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.8%
Health Insurance89.8%

Income

34% below avg
Median Household Income$49,715
Per Capita Income$26,808
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$923
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,445

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.0%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,569
County GDP$2,994M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation162
Healthcare Facilities150
Retail Stores204
Manufacturing84
Total Establishments1,569

Industry Mix

Restaurants 162 Healthcare 150 Retail 204 Manufacturing 84

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,445
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,272

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.4 min
Work From Home2.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$119,500
Zillow Home Value Index$217,737

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$927

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$704
1 Bedroom$750
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,262
4 Bedroom$1,590

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,272
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.41%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.8%
Regular Checkup75.2%
Premature Death Rate7,673 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access73.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)150
Restaurants (County)162

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime178.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault178.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime238.2 /100K
Burglary89.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft148.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

12°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average43.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.4 in
Annual Snowfall52.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,268 per sq mi
Latitude45.4022°
Longitude-91.8444°
County FIPS55005

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 33.4%

Republican +29.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
High School+83.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.77

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,268 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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