Cassian is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,069 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Goodnow and Harshaw are located in the town.

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Living in Cassian

Health in Cassian

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

9better than WI·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityWI 9.7% · better 4.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offWI 5.5% · better 9.8%More adults with heart diseaseWI 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Aspirus Tomahawk HospitalTomahawk · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Center - Minocqua Alcohol & Drug Recovery CenterMinocqua · 13.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54529, 54487, 54501 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cassian →

Natural hazards in Cassian

Low

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

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Cassian flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Cassian MapCassian vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Cassian

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Cassian has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter

52° / 28°Spring

76° / 53°Summer

53° / 34°Fall

How much snow does Cassian get?About 55 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 3, with the last in spring around May 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Cassian →

Schools in Cassian

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School Grade B-

The public schools Cassian’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 50% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictRhinelander School DistrictSchools1

Northwoods Community Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 97 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.