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Commonwealth

A town of 390 people in Florence County, Wisconsin
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About Commonwealth

Town in Wisconsin, United States
390Population
42.9 sq miArea
1,234 ftElevation

Commonwealth is a town in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 390 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Commonwealth is located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Commonwealth for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Florence (40%), Niagara (4%) and Green Bay (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Florence
40%
Niagara
4%
Green Bay
4%
Rhinelander
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Commonwealth →

Health in Commonwealth

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8better than WI·10worse

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

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Care nearby

Dickinson County Memorial HospitalIron Mountain · 10.3 mi · ER
Ice Lake Family Health CenterIron River · 24.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 54121 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Commonwealth →

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

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Commonwealth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 7°Winter
52° / 27°Spring
77° / 52°Summer
54° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Florence County LibraryFlorence · 4.7 miles · 30 hrs a week
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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/15 · 2025-01-01