EdgewaterWI
A town of 442. Nearly 29.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Edgewater stand out
The thing Edgewater does most differently from other towns.
442 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Edgewater’s report card
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Weather
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Nearly a quarter of Edgewater is conserved land
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sawyer County Forest | 0.4 mi | 8,925 |
| 2. Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area | — | 286 |
Most working residents commute out of Edgewater
Most working residents leave Edgewater for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Hayward (17%), Hayward (8%) and Bass Lake (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Edgewater has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 67 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Edgewater is
Edgewater beats the Wisconsin average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Edgewater | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.4% | 19% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 6.6% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
97% of working residents leave Edgewater for work
Where Edgewater’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Edgewater
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Edgewater is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 565 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Edgewater and Wooddale are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Yarnell is also located partially in the town.
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- Population
- 565
- Area
- 52 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,293 ft