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Florence

A town of 1,822 people in Florence County, Wisconsin
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Living in Florence

Housing in Florence

$234K▲ 5.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Florence home is worth about $234,000, up 5.1% in a year, 31% below the Wisconsin typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Health in Florence

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 69% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Wisconsin

7better than WI·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Dickinson County Memorial HospitalIron Mountain · 17.2 mi · ER
Ice Lake Family Health CenterIron River · 17.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54121, 54542, 54120 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Florence →

Natural hazards in Florence

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

Climate in Florence

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Florence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 66 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
52° / 26°Spring
77° / 51°Summer
54° / 33°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Florence →

Schools in Florence

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C−

School Grade C-

The public schools Florence’s kids attend trail 83% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictFlorence County School DistrictSchools3

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.

Florence’s library

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Florence County Library400 Olive Ave. · part of Florence County Library
Fine-freeE-books30 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Florence County Library →
Famous people from FlorenceWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in Florence.Meet them →

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