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A town of 289.
Hewett’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 72% of the land in Hewett is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Clark County Forest, 17,305 acres with 2.8 miles of trail. Hewett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1933 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Hewett, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hewett.
3.7 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Hewett is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clark County Forest | 2.8 mi | 17,305 |
| 2. Snyder County Park | — | 45 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Hewett for work: only 0% work in town. 11% of residents live below the poverty line in Hewett. The top destinations are Neillsville (17%), Eau Claire (9%) and Black River Falls (6%).
| Hewett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hewett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hewett’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hewett beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 33% of Hewett adults get no exercise outside work.
| Hewett | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Hewett | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hewett.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Hewett; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Hewett residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Hewett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Hewett is a town in Clark County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 295 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Columbia is located in the town.
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Hewett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.