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Hixton, WI
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Population
422
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
370
ZIP codes
0
Hixton and its ZIP codes
Hixton at a glance
- Hixton is about 3.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Hixton, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Hixton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
7,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,121
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,714 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hixton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hixton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Hixton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alma CenterVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| TaylorVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Pigeon FallsVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MerrillanVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Black River FallsCity | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| HumbirdCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BlairCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| MissionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Sand PillowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HatfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| FairchildVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| OsseoCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| WhitehallCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| MelroseVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| EttrickVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| IndependenceCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hixton, WI in?
- Hixton is in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Hixton, WI?
- About 422 people live in Hixton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hixton?
- Nearby places include Alma Center (6.4 mi), Taylor (6.7 mi), Pigeon Falls (9.9 mi), Merrillan (10 mi), Black River Falls (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023