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West Baraboo, WI


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West Baraboo, Wisconsin

West Baraboo, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 33 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 98 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 1,248 residents.

The People and Families of West Baraboo

In West Baraboo, about 59% of adults are married.

The people of West Baraboo are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Baraboo had a median family income of $51,406.

West Baraboo Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in West Baraboo was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In West Baraboo, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in West Baraboo it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%West Baraboo Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%West Baraboo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of West Baraboo, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
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