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Washburn, Wisconsin · ZIP 54891

Washburn — ZIP 54891

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Washburn (54891) scores 71/100 — Good for Wisconsin. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $272K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$272K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$272K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

142

Violent Crime

19

Property Crime

123

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bayfield County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Washburn ElementaryPK–06285
42%
42%
Washburn High09–12182
35%
55%
Washburn Middle07–0880
22%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

3,327

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

50.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 54891 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 54891 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 54891 is approximately $272K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 54891 in Washburn has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.