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A town of 914 people in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land5.9%1,386 of 23,660 acres
Trails2.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Matteson

Town in Wisconsin, United States
914Population
37.1 sq miArea
801 ftElevation

Matteson is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 914 at the 2020 census. The former unincorporated community of Hunting was located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Matteson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Clintonville (16%), Marion (10%) and Shawano (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Clintonville
16%
Marion
10%
Shawano
5%
Oshkosh
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Matteson →

Health in Matteson

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10worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Thedacare Medical Center - ShawanoShawano · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Partnership Community Health Center - Appleton DentalAppleton · 27.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · Matteson
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54929, 54170 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Matteson →

Natural hazards in Matteson

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Matteson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 11°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Clintonville Public LibraryClintonville · 4.9 miles · 56 hrs a week
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