DakotaWI
A town of 1,258. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
What makes Dakota stand out
The 2 things Dakota does most differently from other towns.
1,258 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Dakota’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dakota. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Dakota
Most working residents leave Dakota for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wautoma (21%), Wautoma (6%) and Oshkosh (5%). Half commute less than 34 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Dakota beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Dakota | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.4% | 85.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.5% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Dakota has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
12.8% of Dakota is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lunch Creek Wetlands State Natural Area | — | 605 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Dakota for work
Where Dakota’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dakota
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Dakota is a town, as well as an unincorporated community in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,143 at the 2020 census. The town took its name from the community of the same name, which was platted for the community's first postmaster, Chapin M. Seeley, in 1853. It was likely named for the Dakota Territory, which was in the news at the time. The unincorporated community of Bannerman is also located in the town. Bannerman was originally named Bannerman Junction in 1901 as a stop on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. It was named for William and John Bannerman, two Scottish men who owned the area's granite company.
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- Population
- 1,143
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft