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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#54Lowest property tax in WI #71Most remote workers in WI #71Fastest growing in WI All WI rankings →

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Health in Anson

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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 →

Schools in Anson

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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.

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