Hawkins, Wisconsin
Among the top 21% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 22% of US places
- top 1% for monthly rent
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 6% for annual snowfall
Limited data for Hawkins — the figures below are what we have. See Taylor County for a fuller picture.
Hawkins is a small community in Wisconsin with about 352 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and F for weather. Standout strengths include monthly rent, commute time, and sales tax. It rates lower on park & nature access and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in Hawkins is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Hawkins is $34k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Hawkins is $329 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Hawkins has a violent crime rate of 539/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Hawkins is 18 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.1 in
humid 46%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$34k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 53% of US places
Home Value$59k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$329better than 100% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$134better than 65% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.07%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment3.6%better than 53% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.8 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall70.4 inbetter than 6% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 35% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 73% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.7better than 36% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality78.9better than 75% of US places
Violent Crime539/100kbetter than 63% of US places
Property Crime850/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population35229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.381st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0214th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.7310th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4875th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)98.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability5.1/20better than 16% of US places
Airport Distance130 mibetter than 24% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access73.9%better than 18% of US places
Amenities Nearby284.09better than 75% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 12% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hawkins an affordable place to live?
- Hawkins is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 53% of comparable areas. Median rent is $329.
- Is Hawkins safe?
- Hawkins is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 539/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 850/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hawkins?
- Hawkins averages 68°F in July and 13°F in January, with 34.8 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hawkins?
- Public-school quality in Hawkins is above average, scoring better than 75% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hawkins?
- The average one-way commute in Hawkins is 18 min.