Hewitt town, Wisconsin
Hewitt town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hewitt town is a geographic entity located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 640. The land area covers 43.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 230 | ±47 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 246 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 230 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±15 |
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | ±$24,275 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,250 | ±$24,679 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,100 | ±$4,376 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | ±10.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 227 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.6% | ±10.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF HEWITT
GUS Population: 641 (2024)
ID: 177561
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN OF HEWITT
243391 COUNTY RD Q, WAUSAU WI 54403-5320
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GUS Population: 139,091 (2024)
ID: 205643
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
500 FOREST ST, WAUSAU WI 54403-5568
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Antigo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-07 | Antigo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Birnamwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Merrill, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Weston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Weston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Weston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-09 | Weston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | Weston, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Antigo, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northcentral Technical College
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College | 12.7 mi away | 1000 Campus Dr, Wausau, WI, 54401-1899 |
7156753331
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MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 300 N. FIRST ST., WAUSAU, WI, 54403 |
(715) 261-7200
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State College of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 1930 Grand Avenue, Wausau, WI, 54403 |
7158452888
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HATLEY BRANCH
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 435 CURTIS AVE., HATLEY, WI, 54440 |
(715) 446-3537
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ANTIGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 617 CLERMONT ST., ANTIGO, WI, 54409 |
(715) 623-3724
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BIRNAMWOOD BRANCH
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 337 MAIN ST., BIRNAMWOOD, WI, 54414 |
(715) 449-2576
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T.B. SCOTT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 106 W. FIRST ST., MERRILL, WI, 54452 |
(715) 536-7191
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ROTHSCHILD AREA BRANCH
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 211 GRAND AVE., ROTHSCHILD, WI, 54474 |
(715) 359-6208
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MATTOON BRANCH
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 311 SLATE AVE., MATTOON, WI, 54450 |
(715) 489-3333
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WITTENBERG BRANCH
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 302 S. CHERRY ST., WITTENBERG, WI, 54499 |
(715) 253-2936
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MERRILL, WI US, located 13.8 miles from Hewitt town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0° | 3.4° | 12.7° | 1.19" | 12.4" |
| February | 26.6° | 5.1° | 15.8° | 1.06" | 11.6" |
| March | 38.7° | 17.0° | 27.9° | 1.75" | 7.2" |
| April | 52.9° | 29.6° | 41.3° | 2.93" | 5.5" |
| May | 66.6° | 42.6° | 54.6° | 3.72" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.1° | 53.2° | 64.6° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 57.1° | 68.6° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 54.7° | 66.3° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.7° | 46.3° | 58.0° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.4° | 34.5° | 44.9° | 3.16" | 0.9" |
| November | 39.7° | 23.1° | 31.4° | 2.06" | 5.0" |
| December | 27.4° | 11.4° | 19.4° | 1.53" | 11.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aniwa village | Village | 11.2 mi | — |
| Maine village | Village | 12.9 mi | — |
| Hatley village | Village | 13.6 mi | — |
| Wausau city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Antigo city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Weston village | Village | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507334225. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.