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A village of 101 people in Wisconsin

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Conserved land5.9%29 of 491 acres

Trails1.9 mi2.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1White River Fishery Area31 acres

2White River Park8 acres

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About Mason

Village in Wisconsin, United States

101Population

0.7 sq miArea

945 ftElevation

Mason is a village in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Mason. U.S. Highway 63 serves as a main route in the community.

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ZIP code54856

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Living in Mason

Health in Mason

Compared with Wisconsin

2better than WI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

6.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · better 88.1%More adults getting cholesterol checkedWI 85.9% · better 38.9%More adults with high cholesterolWI 34.4% · worse

Care nearby

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical CenterAshland · 12.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northlakes - Ashland DowntownAshland · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mason · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mason →

Natural hazards in Mason

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Mason flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Mason MapMason vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Mason has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter

52° / 28°Spring

77° / 53°Summer

54° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Mason get?About 74 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 2, with the last in spring around May 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Mason

Nearest: Drummond Public LibraryDrummond · 11.7 miles · 32 hrs a week

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