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Hiles
A town of 359 people in Forest County, Wisconsin
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Outdoors in Hiles
Parks & trails →Conserved land82%73,994 of 90,031 acres
Trails98 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves5named on the map
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Hiles
Work & commute in Hiles
Full picture →Most working residents leave Hiles for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (11%), Rhinelander (9%) and Crandon (7%). Half commute less than 43 miles.
Lincoln
11%Rhinelander
9%Crandon
7%Wabeno
3%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hiles →
Health in Hiles
Compared with Wisconsin
7better than WI·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Aspirus Eagle River HospitalEagle River · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Rhinelander Alcohol & Drug Recovery CenterRhinelander · 21.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54511, 54562, 54542 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hiles →
Natural hazards in Hiles
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hiles →
Climate in Hiles
Full climate →Hiles has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
25° / 6°Winter
51° / 26°Spring
76° / 51°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hiles →
Libraries near Hiles
See all →Nearest: Edward U. Demmer Memorial LibraryThree Lakes · 8.8 miles · 49 hrs a week
Famous people close to Hiles
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Where Hiles is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
Wisconsin · WI · Forest CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Hiles
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