What are the schools like in Birch Hill, WI?

School district data for Birch Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Birch Hill?

The median household income in Birch Hill, WI is $57,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Birch Hill, WI?

Birch Hill has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 134.4 inches.

Birch Hill, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Birch Hill, WI affordable or expensive?

Birch Hill's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Birch Hill is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $53,300 and the median rent is $460 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Birch Hill, WI?

Birch Hill has a violent crime rate of 199.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1792.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Birch Hill, WI a Good Place to Live?

Birch Hill is a small town of 318 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $57,292 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Birch Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Birch Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Birch Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.8

Birch Hill's overall cost of living index is 81.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Birch Hill costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Birch Hill, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$460	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Birch Hill's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.2 /100k

Property Crime

1792.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Birch Hill, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Birch Hill sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 134.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Birch Hill, WI
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	134.4"

Demographics

Metric	Birch Hill, WI	National Avg
Population	318	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	4.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franks Field, WI 3 mi New Odanah, WI 7 mi Saxon, WI 7 mi Odanah, WI 8 mi Diaperville, WI 9 mi

Birch Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birch Hill, WI affordable or expensive?

Birch Hill's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Birch Hill roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $53,300 and median rent is $460/month.

What is the crime rate in Birch Hill, WI?

Birch Hill's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1792.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Birch Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Birch Hill, WI a good place to live?

Birch Hill, WI has a population of 318, a median household income of $57,292, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Birch Hill?

Birch Hill averages 21.3°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 134.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Birch Hill?

The population of Birch Hill, Wisconsin is 318 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Birch Hill?

Key numbers for living in Birch Hill: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $53,300, median household income $57,292, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Birch Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.