NelsonWI
A town of 381. Nearly 27.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Nelson stand out
The thing Nelson does most differently from other towns.
381 people, and everyone knows the way
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Nearly a quarter of Nelson is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thrive! Park | 0.8 mi | 23 |
| 2. Lower Chippewa River SNA—TNC Addition | — | 164 |
| 3. Tiffany Wildlife Area | — | 68 |
Most working residents commute out of Nelson
Most working residents leave Nelson for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Wabasha (11%), Alma (11%) and Rochester (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Nelson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Nelson is
Nelson beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Nelson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.2% | 9.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Nelson for work
Where Nelson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Nelson
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Nelson is a village in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 322 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Nelson. Nelson is located at the junction of the Mississippi River and Chippewa River valleys. The river bottoms surrounding the confluence are home to a large amount of wildlife. A causeway and bridge across the Mississippi River link Nelson with the city of Wabasha, Minnesota at the junction of Wisconsin Highway 25 and Wisconsin Highway 35. Southbound Highway 25 becomes Minnesota Highway 60 upon crossing the Mississippi River to Wabasha. Nelson lies on Wisconsin Highway 35, the "Great River Road," a popular tourist route that runs along …
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- Population
- 574
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- ZIP code
- 54756