Barron County
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Barron County, located in northwestern Wisconsin, is a regional hub of lakes, forests, and charming small towns. A destination for outdoor lovers, it balances family-friendly communities with lake resorts and peaceful rural settings. Visitors find recreation, local events, and welcoming Midwestern spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
46,711
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.42°, -91.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.1°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-41.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
861 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
48 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RIE
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.