Barron County, Wisconsin
Among the top 19% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 19% for violent crime
- bottom 10% for annual snowfall
Barron County is a county in Wisconsin with about 47,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, violent crime, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and annual snowfall.
Official websitebarroncountywi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.0 in
humid 60%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 42% of US counties
Home Value$183k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$814better than 51% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.49%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.08%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 80% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.3 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall53.1 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 76% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.6better than 31% of US counties
School Quality67.7better than 72% of US counties
Violent Crime338/100kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Crime597/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population46,68367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2637th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 76% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 63% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.1%better than 32% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.21better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 42% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barron County an affordable place to live?
- Barron County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 42% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Barron County?
- The median home value in Barron County is $183k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Barron County?
- Median household income in Barron County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Barron County?
- Median gross rent in Barron County is $814 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Barron County safe?
- Barron County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 338/100k (better than 81%). Property crime is 597/100k.
- What is the weather like in Barron County?
- Barron County averages 70°F in July and 13°F in January, with 32.3 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Barron County?
- Public-school quality in Barron County is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Barron County?
- The average one-way commute in Barron County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)