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Hawkins, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Price County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
347 Population 157/sq mi density
$36,083 Median Income $26,321 per capita
$60,600 Home Value $155,186 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,083 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawkins, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,083
52% below
$26,321 per capita
Home Value
$60,600
79% below
Zillow: $155,186
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
92% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Hawkins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
21%
Rent
58%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hawkins a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hawkins residents earn a median household income of $36,083 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,321. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hawkins is $60,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,186. Median rent is $675/month, with 22.5% 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 1944.

Safety & Crime

Hawkins reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,241/100K.

Education

2.7% of adults in Hawkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hawkins has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population347
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,083
Per Capita$26,321
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$743M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,600
Rent$675
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$155,186
Housing Units183
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,241/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,364 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hawkins was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.