A town of 1,584. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
The thing Knowlton does most differently from other towns.
Where Knowlton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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Ordered by what stands out in Knowlton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Knowlton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Wausau (15%), Marshfield (13%) and Stevens Point (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Knowlton beats the Wisconsin average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Knowlton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 12.1% |
Knowlton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ashley County Park | — | 143 |
| 2. Mead State Wildlife Area | — | 140 |
| 3. Mead Conifer Bogs State Natural Area | — | 140 |
The median sale price was $450,000 in March 2026.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Knowlton is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,984 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Dancy and Knowlton are located in the town. The unincorporated communities of Ashley and Rocky Corners are also located partially in the town. The town was created in 1859.
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3 towns share a border with Knowlton.