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Plover

A town of 683 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land7.3%1,670 of 22,909 acres
Trails7.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Plover

Town in Wisconsin, United States
683Population
36.2 sq miArea
1,329 ftElevation

Plover is a town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 683 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Hogarty is located partially in the town.

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Living in Plover

Health in Plover

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

3worse than WI

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

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Care nearby

Langlade HospitalAntigo · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bridge Community Health Clinic Antigo DentalAntigo · 14.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54414, 54408 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Plover →

Natural hazards in Plover

30
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Bumm13 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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