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Sylvester

A town of 1,009 people in Green County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails6.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Sylvester

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1,001Population
35.9 sq miArea
873 ftElevation

Sylvester is a town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,001.

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Area code608
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Most working residents leave Sylvester for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Monroe (27%), Madison (18%) and Brodhead (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Monroe
27%
Madison
18%
Brodhead
6%
Fitchburg
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sylvester →

Health in Sylvester

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

1worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

The Monroe ClinicMonroe · 5.1 mi · ER
Children's Dental Center of Madison-FitchburgFitchburg · 25.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53566, 53550, 53570 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sylvester →

Natural hazards in Sylvester

27
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Sylvester

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Sylvester has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 15°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sylvester →

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Nearest: Monroe Public LibraryMonroe · 5.5 miles · 57 hrs a week

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