Wolf RiverWI
A town of 738. Nearly 55.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes Wolf River stand out
The 2 things Wolf River does most differently from other towns.
738 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Wolf River’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wolf River. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Wolf River is conserved land
160 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Langlade County Forest | 0.1 mi | 27 |
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Wolf River
Most working residents leave Wolf River for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Antigo (17%), White Lake (10%) and Wausau (4%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wolf River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Wolf River beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Wolf River | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.5% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.5% | 6.6% |
97% of working residents leave Wolf River for work
Where Wolf River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023