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Hewitt

A town of 636 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land9.5%2,631 of 27,660 acres
Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Hewitt

Town in Wisconsin, United States of America
636Population
0.9 sq miArea

Hewitt is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, founded in 1894. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 636 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Glandon is located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Hewitt for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (21%), Weston (15%) and Antigo (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Wausau
21%
Weston
15%
Antigo
6%
Schofield
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hewitt →

Health in Hewitt

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≈Just like Wisconsin

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Hewitt tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Aspirus Wausau HospitalWausau · 14.3 mi · ER
Bridge Community Health Clinic WausauWausau · 12.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54403, 54452 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hewitt →

Natural hazards in Hewitt

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Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Hewitt has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
55° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Marathon County Public LibraryWausau · 13.1 miles · 60 hrs a week

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