Wascott is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 912 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Wascott is located in the town.

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Town numbers

ZIP code54890

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Living in Wascott

Health in Wascott

Compared with Wisconsin

8better than WI·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 1▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityWI 9.7% · better 15.2%Fewer binge drinkersWI 19% · better 9.8%More adults with heart diseaseWI 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Spooner Health SystemSpooner · 22.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northlakes - MinongMinong · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54838, 54859 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wascott →

Schools in Wascott

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School Grade C-

The public schools Wascott’s kids attend trail 83% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictWisconsin Department of CorrectionsSchools1

Gordon Correctional CenterHigh · Grades 7–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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