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Birchwood, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County
Birchwood, WI
At a Glance
How Birchwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Birchwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Birchwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Birchwood residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,062. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Birchwood is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,613. Median rent is $399/month, with 18.8% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Birchwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 462/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Birchwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Birchwood has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.