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A town of 712. Nearly 65.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
712
−44.7% since 2010
Typical home
$196K
+9.9% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
42.7
years
Jobs based here
38
A commuter town
What makes Dunbar stand out
The 3 things Dunbar does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Dunbar has shrunk 44.7% since 2010
1,094 people in 2010; 712 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Dunbar’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Clear
H 61° · L 32°
Local news
All →- Divers retrieve body of missing man from Marinette County lakeWNMU-FM · Jul 20
- 73-year-old man reported missing from Dunbar, WIWNMU-FM · Jul 13
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dunbar. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Dunbar is conserved land
152 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
65.4%conserved
65.4%
conserved · 43,731 of 66,882 acres
152 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marinette County Forest | 112.4 mi | 42,784 |
| 2. Florence County Forest | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Dunbar’s public schools outperform 3% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Dunbar’s kids attend trail 97% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
D−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Scholars Academy Private | 9–12 | 45 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state testsAll 1 schools →
Housing
A typical Dunbar home is worth about $196K
The typical Dunbar home is worth about $196,000, up 9.9% in a year, 42% below the Wisconsin typical home.
$196KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dunbar$196K
Wisconsin$340K
+9.9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dunbar
Most working residents leave Dunbar for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Iron Mountain (10%), Pembine (8%) and Marinette (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dunbar2%
Iron Mountain10%
Pembine8%
Marinette5%
Beecher4%
28 mi
median commute distance
38
jobs based in Dunbar
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 2020
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Dunbar has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
61″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring28–53°
Summer52–77°
Fall34–55°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Dunbar is
Dunbar beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Dunbar | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.4% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.9% | 6.6% |
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
13.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Small town
712 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
GoodmanPembineAthelstaneAuroraBeecherHomesteadNiagaraDunbar
About Dunbar
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Dunbar is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 605 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Dunbar is located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 605
- Area
- 105 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,211 ft
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