LorainWI
A town of 279. Nearly 25.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Lorain stand out
The thing Lorain does most differently from other towns.
279 people, and everyone knows the way
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Nearly a quarter of Lorain is conserved land
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Polk County Forest | 7.8 mi | 3,568 |
| 2. McKenzie Creek Wildlife Area | 2.1 mi | 1,479 |
Most working residents commute out of Lorain
Most working residents leave Lorain for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Frederic (8%), Luck (8%) and West Sweden (8%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Lorain has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Lorain is
Lorain beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Lorain | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.6% |
99% of working residents leave Lorain for work
Where Lorain’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lorain
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Lorain is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 308 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Indian Creek is located in the town.
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- Population
- 308
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft