White RiverWI
A town of 1,145. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
What makes White River stand out
The 2 things White River does most differently from other towns.
1,145 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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White River’s public schools outperform 6% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools White River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 94% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo Valley Elementary | PK–5 | 184 | B |
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
White River beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | White River | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13% | 9.9% |
| More smokers | 17.2% | 13.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 5.5% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
White River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 103 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in ten working residents works right in White River
Most working residents leave White River for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (38%), Mellen (5%) and Gingles (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
0.5% of White River is conserved land
3.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mabel Cora Maxwell Nature Study Area | 0.1 mi | 93 |
| 2. Ashland County Fairgrounds | — | 32 |
| 3. White River Fishery Area | — | 16 |
About White River
Town in Wisconsin, United States
White River is a town in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Marengo and unincorporated communities of Sanborn and part of Jolmaville are located in the town.
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- Population
- 1,067
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft