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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Living in Knowlton

Housing in Knowlton

$450K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026

The median sale price was $450,000 in March 2026.

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Work & commute in Knowlton

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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.

Wausau

15%

Marshfield

13%

Stevens Point

Weston

3%Work in townlive and work in Knowlton 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 401Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Knowlton

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

7better than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.5%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · better 9.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityWI 12.1% · better

Care nearby

Marshfield Medical Center - WestonWeston · 11.6 mi · ER

Noble Community Clinics - Stevens PointStevens Point · 15.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Knowlton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Knowlton flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Knowlton MapKnowlton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Knowlton

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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.

27° / 9°Winter

54° / 32°Spring

78° / 56°Summer

56° / 36°Fall