At a Glance
Median Income
$89,013
$44,364 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $302,043
Median Rent
$675/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.5% smoking rate
How Hewitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hewitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hewitt a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hewitt residents earn a median household income of $89,013 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,364. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hewitt is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,043. Median rent is $675/month, with 15.0% 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 1986.
Education
30.9% of adults in Hewitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hewitt has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population791
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,013
Per Capita$44,364
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent$675
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$302,043
Housing Units358
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hewitt was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.