Birchwood, WI

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Birchwood, Wisconsin, in Washburn county, is 59 miles N of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 89 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 518.

The People and Families of Birchwood

In Birchwood, about 55% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Birchwood live by themselves.

The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Birchwood had a median family income of $35,795. An unusual characteristic of Birchwood is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Birchwood ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Birchwood Housing

About 70% of housing units in Birchwood are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Birchwood benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Birchwood, 77% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Birchwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Birchwood, WI

Comparing Birchwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Birchwood Almanac

Birchwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Birchwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Birchwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Birchwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Birchwood High Schools (2004)

BIRCHWOOD HI
300 S WILSON ST
715-354-3471
Serves 112 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Birchwood Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!