TownsendWI
A town of 1,020. Nearly 51.9% of it is conserved land.
What makes Townsend stand out
The 2 things Townsend does most differently from other towns.
1,020 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Townsend’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Townsend. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Townsend is conserved land
35 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Glocke Lake State Natural Area | 0.7 mi | 162 |
Most working residents commute out of Townsend
Most working residents leave Townsend for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lakewood (10%), Wabeno (7%) and Riverview (5%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Townsend beats the Wisconsin average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Townsend | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.6% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.7% | 6.6% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Townsend has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
A typical Townsend home is worth about $346K
The typical Townsend home is worth about $346,000, up 10.4% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home.
Typical home value
92% of working residents leave Townsend for work
Where Townsend’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023