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Colburn

A town of 215 people in Adams County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land23%5,170 of 22,838 acres
Trails2.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Colburn

Town in Wisconsin, United States
215Population
35.9 sq miArea
1,037 ftElevation

Colburn is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 215 at the 2020 census, down from 223 at the 2010 census. The town was most likely named for Sherman Colburn, who immigrated to Wisconsin from Vermont in 1855 and became a farmer in the area.

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Area code608
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Most working residents leave Colburn for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wisconsin Rapids (6%), Friendship (4%) and Ashwaubenon (3%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Wisconsin Rapids
6%
Friendship
4%
Ashwaubenon
3%
Fond du Lac
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Colburn →

Health in Colburn

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3better than WI·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Gundersen Moundview Hospital and ClinicsFriendship · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Noble Community Clinics - FriendshipFriendship · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54943, 54930 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Colburn →

Natural hazards in Colburn

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Colburn

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Colburn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 11°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Hancock Public LibraryHancock · 7.9 miles · 29 hrs a week
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