Gilmanton ( GHIL-mən-tən) is a town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 425 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Gilmanton is located in the town.

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Town numbers

ZIP code54743

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Living in Gilmanton

Work & commute in Gilmanton

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Most working residents leave Gilmanton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (14%), Mondovi (12%) and Whitehall (8%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Eau Claire

14%

Mondovi

12%

Whitehall

Winona, MN

1%Work in townlive and work in Gilmanton 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 45Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gilmanton →

Health in Gilmanton

Compared with Wisconsin

4worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse 7.4%More adults with heart diseaseWI 6.6% · worse 29.1%More adults with arthritisWI 26.6% · worse

Care nearby

Chippewa Valley HospitalDurand · 16.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northlakes Eau Claire - Clairemont AvenueEau Claire · 25.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54755, 54610 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gilmanton →

Natural hazards in Gilmanton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Gilmanton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Buffalo County MapGilmanton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Gilmanton

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Gilmanton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 10°Winter

56° / 34°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

58° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Gilmanton get?About 53 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 2, with the last in spring around May 10.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Gilmanton

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School Grade A-

The public schools Gilmanton’s kids attend outperform 80% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGilmanton School DistrictSchools3

Gilmanton Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 52 students Gilmanton Middle B+Middle · Grades 5–8 · 37 students Gilmanton High C-High · Grades 9–12 · 39 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.