Durand ( də-RAND) is a city in and the county seat of Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States. Situated on the banks of the Chippewa River approximately 15 miles (24 km) from its confluence with the Mississippi River, the city borders the Town of Durand. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code54736

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Living in Durand

Safety in Durand

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Durand's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Durand 0

Wisconsin 2.9

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Durand 0.5

Wisconsin 11.9

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Durand

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Most working residents leave Durand for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (12%), Menomonie (8%) and Lima (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Eau Claire

12%

Menomonie

Lima

Mondovi

16%Work in townlive and work in Durand 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,008Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Durand →

Health in Durand

Health Grade B

Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 83% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Wisconsin

1worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.1%More adults who have had cancerWI 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Chippewa Valley HospitalDurand · 0.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Center - Menomonie Dental CenterMenomonie · 18.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Durand · CMS · HRSAHealth in Durand →

Natural hazards in Durand

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

22Does Durand flood?paid flood claims since 1982 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Durand

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

Climate in Durand

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Durand has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter

56° / 34°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

58° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Durand get?About 53 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 10, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Durand →

Schools in Durand

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Durand’s kids attend outperform 51% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictDurand-Arkansaw School DistrictSchools3

Caddie Woodlawn Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 457 students Assumption Catholic SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 106 students Durand Middle/High C+High · Grades 6–12 · 537 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.