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A town of 784 people in Marquette County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
784Population
29.2 sq miArea
807 ftElevation

Douglas (at one time spelled Douglass) is a town in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 784 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Briggsville and Douglas Center are located within the town.

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Most working residents leave Douglas for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portage (18%), Moundville (6%) and Westfield (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Portage
18%
Moundville
6%
Westfield
5%
Montello
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Douglas →

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Aspirus Divine Savior HospitalPortage · 9.2 mi · ER
Scenic Bluffs Health Center- ReedsburgReedsburg · 24.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53930, 53952, 53920 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Douglas →

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Douglas has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 12°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Endeavor Public LibraryEndeavor · 4.5 miles · 28 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