AlbanWI
A town of 876. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
What makes Alban stand out
The thing Alban does most differently from other towns.
876 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Alban’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alban. Another town gets a different order.
Alban’s public schools outperform 8% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Alban’s kids attend trail 92% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Adalbert School Private | K–8 | 26 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Alban
Most working residents leave Alban for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Stevens Point (26%), Plover (5%) and Wausau (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Alban has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Alban is
Alban beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Alban | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.6% |
7.2% of Alban is conserved land
6.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Little Wolf River Fishery Area | — | 85 |
| 2. Collins Park | 0.2 mi | 52 |
| 3. Lake Helen Park | — | 10 |
98% of working residents leave Alban for work
Where Alban’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Alban
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Alban is a town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 863 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Alban is located within the town. The town was named after Civil War Colonel James S. Alban, a state senator in the early 1850s lost in the Battle of Shiloh. The Township is Town 25 North, Range 10 East, 4th Principal Meridian.
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- Population
- 863
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft