HewittWI
A town of 798, settled in 1883.
Is Hewitt a good place to live?
Hewitt’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Hewitt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
798 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hewitt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hewitt, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hewitt.
More than half of Hewitt’s working residents commute to Marshfield
Most working residents leave Hewitt for work: only 0% work in town. 2.3% of Hewitt residents live below the poverty line, below both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Marshfield (51%), Stevens Point (3%) and Wausau (3%).
| Hewitt | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Low risk in Hewitt, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hewitt has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Hewitt has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hewitt’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Hewitt | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 35% and 62% women
The Census survey reached too few of Hewitt’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13.4 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Hewitt | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.4% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.1% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.7% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Hewitt is
Hewitt tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 21% of adults binge drink in Hewitt.
| Hewitt | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Hewitt is valued at about $298K
The typical Hewitt home is worth about $298,000, up 5% in a year, 12% below the Wisconsin typical home. 89% of Hewitt households own their home.
| Hewitt | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $854 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Hewitt
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hewitt; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Hewitt residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Hewitt for work
Where Hewitt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hewitt
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Hewitt is a village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 796 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft
- ZIP code
- 54441
Questions about Hewitt
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hewitt, WI a good place to live?
Hewitt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.