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Dayton

A town of 763 people in Richland County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0.1%12 of 22,323 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Dayton

Town in Wisconsin, United States
763Population
35.1 sq miArea
1,001 ftElevation

Dayton is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 763 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Nevels Corners is located in the town. The ghost town of Ashford was also located in the town.

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Living in Dayton

Health in Dayton

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than WI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Richland HospitalRichland Center · 5.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Health Center- ReedsburgReedsburg · 28.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53581, 53573 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dayton →

Natural hazards in Dayton

74
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dayton →

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Nearest: Brewer Public LibraryRichland Center · 5.2 miles · 48 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Bumm13 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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