Hixton, Wisconsin
Village · Population 442 · #500 in Wisconsin
About Hixton
Hixton is a tiny community in western Wisconsin, home to 442 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hixton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 388 residents per square mile.
📰 Hixton News Today
- Three semis crash, closing I-94 westbound in Hixton, Wisconsin kare11.com · Feb 11
- 3 semi crash shuts down I-94 near Hixton, leaves 1 seriously injured WEAU · Feb 11
- Three semi-trucks crash on I-94, one driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries news8000.com · Feb 11
- Amyah Sweet Addison Obituary (2026) - Hixton, WI - Buswell Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Patricia Ann Lohmar Obituary Mar 13, 2026 - cremationsociety-wi.com cremationsociety-wi.com · Mar 13
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What Makes Hixton Unique
- The only place in America named Hixton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)442
Rank in state#500 of 607
Land area1.14 sq mi
Density388/sq mi
Coordinates44.3831, -91.0148