Anson is a town in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Anson and Jim Falls are located in the town. The town was named after Anson Burlingame, a Massachusetts politician, diplomat and lawyer.

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How Anson ranks

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#30Most conserved land in WI #54Lowest property tax in WI #71Most remote workers in WI All WI rankings →

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Living in Anson

Health in Anson

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

≈Just like Wisconsin

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

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Anson tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa ValleyBloomer · 13.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Center - Chippewa Falls Dental CenterChippewa Falls · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54748, 54727, 54729 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Anson →

Natural hazards in Anson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Anson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Chippewa County MapAnson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Anson →

Climate in Anson

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Anson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 8°Winter

55° / 32°Spring

79° / 56°Summer

56° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Anson get?About 42 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 8, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Anson

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School Grade B-

The public schools Anson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictChippewa Falls Area Unified School DistrictSchools1

Jim Falls Elementary AElementary · Grades K–5 · 117 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.