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Scandinavia

A village of 371 people in Wisconsin
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Conserved land2.4%16 of 642 acres
Trails1.1 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Scandinavia

Village in Wisconsin, United States
1,049Population
1 sq miArea
961 ftElevation

Scandinavia is a village in the Town of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 371 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code54977
Living in Scandinavia

Work & commute in Scandinavia

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Most working residents leave Scandinavia for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Iola (16%), Waupaca (10%) and Stevens Point (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Iola
16%
Waupaca
10%
Stevens Point
6%
Weyauwega
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Scandinavia →

Health in Scandinavia

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

≈Just like Wisconsin

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Scandinavia tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Thedacare Medical Center-WaupacaWaupaca · 8.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Partnership Community Health Center - Waupaca DentalWaupaca · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Scandinavia · CMS · HRSAHealth in Scandinavia →

Natural hazards in Scandinavia

20
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Scandinavia →

Climate in Scandinavia

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Scandinavia has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 11°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Scandinavia →
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: DemocraticLuntz · DemocraticLuntz at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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