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Sylvan

A town of 516 people in Richland County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land1.2%274 of 22,952 acres
Trails5.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Sylvan

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1853Established
516Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,135 ftElevation

Sylvan is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 516 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Bosstown, Sabin, and Sylvan are located within the town. The ghost town of Mill Creek was also located in the town.

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Area code608
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Most working residents leave Sylvan for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Richland Center (29%), Reedsburg (5%) and Madison (5%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Richland Center
29%
Reedsburg
5%
Madison
5%
Spring Green
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sylvan →

Health in Sylvan

Compared with Wisconsin

1better than WI·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Richland HospitalRichland Center · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Chc - CashtonCashton · 24.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53581, 54664, 54655 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sylvan →

Natural hazards in Sylvan

74
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Sylvan has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 12°Winter
56° / 35°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Viola Public LibraryViola · 6.9 miles · 27 hrs a week

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