Hixton Wisconsin Downtown Looking NE WIS95, 2012
Hixton’s story
163 years in pictures
Census counts: 270 in 1930, 456 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1927 on.
- 1863Hixton is settled
HixtonWI
Population
438
2025 Census estimate · −3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$229K
+8.7% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
47.2
years
Jobs based here
160
Balanced
Is Hixton a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Hixton. Hixton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hixton stand out
Where Hixton beats most towns.
Small town
438 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hixton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hixton, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy15.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHixton WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hixton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Hixton ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5463554635 100%Census 2020
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 Hixton.
Housing
Hixton stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Hixton’s median rent is $570 a month, against $1,078 a month in Wisconsin’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 8.7% in the year to September 2026. 83% of households own their home in Hixton.
$229KZillow home value
| Hixton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $570 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hixton$229K
Wisconsin$337K
+8.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hixton
Hixton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hixton’s July high is 81°F, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Hixton is longer than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
The average trip to work in Hixton is 31 minutes. Jobs based in Hixton grew to 160 in 2023, 55 more than in 2013. Most working residents leave Hixton for work: only 3% work in town.
3%work in town
| Hixton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hixton3%
Black River Falls13%
Eau Claire11%
Whitehall8%
Osseo7%
25 mi
median commute distance
160
jobs based in Hixton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Hixton is
Hixton beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 30% of Hixton adults get no exercise outside work.
| Hixton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hixton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 62% | 67.1% |
Black River Memorial Hospital
9.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Hixton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities. Since 1998, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hixton.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1998
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.7%conserved
| Hixton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
1.7%
conserved · 12 of 723 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jensen Park | 0.4 mi | 7 |
| 2. Hixton Rod & Gun Park | — | 11 |
| 3. Veterans Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hixton
18pages on Hixton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hixton; the nearest are
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Eau Claire37.3 mi$4,844 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity or college · Public · Eau Claire37.4 mi$9,642 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Hixton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Hixton
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Hixton is a village in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Trempealeau River. The population was 456 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Hixton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- ZIP code
- 54635
Questions about Hixton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hixton, WI a good place to live?
Hixton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.