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Hewitt, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
791 Population 851/sq mi density
$89,013 Median Income $44,364 per capita
$207,100 Home Value $285,503 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 1,832 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,013 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hewitt, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,013
18% above
$44,364 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
27% below
Zillow: $285,503
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
1,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
73%
Rent
58%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hewitt 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

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 0.5% (86% 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 $285,503. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hewitt reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,832/100K.

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 (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population791
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,013
Per Capita$44,364
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent$675
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$285,503
Housing Units358
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property1,832/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,716/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.