SOO depot at Argonne, WI in October 1963, 1963
Argonne’s story
105 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1963 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
- 1921Argonne is settled
Population
571
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$182K
+8.9% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
50.4
years
Jobs based here
43
A commuter town
Is Argonne a good place to live?
No town among the 264 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower typical home value than Argonne. 68% of the land in Argonne is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Headwaters Wilderness, at 5,906 acres. Argonne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
571 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HilesPopple RiverRossLincolnAlvinCaswellLaonaArgonne
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Argonne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Argonne, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers44% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown of Argonne dumpPay per bagTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Argonne ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5451154511 99%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Argonne.
Outdoors
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Argonne
69 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Argonne’s trail density is 0.6 miles per square mile, above the Wisconsin town median (0.4) and near the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
68.3%conserved
68.3%
conserved · 46,904 of 68,623 acres
69 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Headwaters Wilderness | — | 5,906 |
| 2. Headwaters Wilderness - Headwaters Of The Pine Unit | — | 4,461 |
| 3. Headwaters Wilderness - Kimball Creek Unit | — | 1,445 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Argonne’s households own their home
99% of households own their home in Argonne. Typical home values rose 8.9% in the year to September 2026. The typical Argonne home is worth about $182,000, up 8.9% in a year, 46% below the Wisconsin typical home.
$182KZillow home value
Typical home value
Argonne$182K
Wisconsin$337K
+8.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Argonne, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Argonne since 2014.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 2014
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Argonne’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Argonne for work: only 2% work in town. 3.2% of Argonne residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Crandon (16%), Lincoln (13%) and Rhinelander (8%).
2%work in town
| Argonne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Argonne2%
Crandon16%
Lincoln13%
Rhinelander8%
Wausau3%
26 mi
median commute distance
43
jobs based in Argonne
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Argonne, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Argonne has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Argonne’s July high is 78°F.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring26–51°
Summer51–76°
Fall33–53°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 25
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Argonne stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Argonne. Argonne beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Argonne.
| Argonne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better20 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Argonne | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.4% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.6% |
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital
20.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Argonne
16pages on Argonne
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Argonne; the nearest are
Nicolet Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rhinelander30.2 mi$4,793 in-state tuitionNorthern Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Marquette, MI87.3 mi$14,277 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Argonne residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
Get outside
69 miles of trails in Argonne
68.3% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
1
Headwaters Wilderness5,906 acres
2
Headwaters Wilderness - Headwaters Of The Pine Unit4,461 acres
3
Headwaters Wilderness - Kimball Creek Unit1,445 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Argonne
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Argonne is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 546 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Argonne is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Wisconsin Junction is also located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 108 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,663 ft
Questions about Argonne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Argonne, WI a good place to live?
Argonne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.