Birchwood, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Washburn County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
404 Population 374/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $34,062 per capita
$146,900 Home Value $351,698 Zillow
$399 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $399/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Birchwood, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$34,062 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
48% below
Zillow: $351,698
Median Rent
$399/mo
66% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
52%
Rent
34%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Birchwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.8% (50% 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 $351,698. 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.

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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population404
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$34,062
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$800M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$399
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$351,698
Housing Units207
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,092/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Birchwood was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.