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Washburn, WI
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Washburn, WI
At a Glance
How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Washburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Washburn residents earn a median household income of $60,288 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,651. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Washburn is $174,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,607. Median rent is $779/month, with 24.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Washburn reports 490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 490/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Washburn has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.