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Birch Hill, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
279 Population 450/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $21,142 per capita
$54,200 Home Value $133,029 Zillow
$469 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 4,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, $469/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Birch Hill, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$21,142 per capita
Home Value
$54,200
81% below
Zillow: $133,029
Median Rent
$469/mo
60% below
11.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
1% above
4,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
25.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Birch Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Birch Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
19%
Rent
40%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birch Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Birch Hill residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,142. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Birch Hill is $54,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,029. Median rent is $469/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Birch Hill reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,453/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Birch Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Birch Hill has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$21,142
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.8%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,200
Rent$469
Ownership29.3%
Zillow$133,029
Housing Units125
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property4,453/100K

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,410/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,080 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Birch Hill was built in 1990.
22.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.