Indian Bill Cemetery, 2010
Arpin’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 361 in 1980, 305 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1891Arpin is settled
Population
297
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Median home value
$102K
Census ACS
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
48.0
years
Jobs based here
48
A commuter town
Is Arpin a good place to live?
Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Arpin. Arpin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
297 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Arpin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arpin, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesdayTown pickupTown 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 hereVillage of Arpin ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5441054410 100%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 Arpin.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, the median household income in Arpin is lower
At $48,000, Arpin’s median household income is against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Arpin. Since 2013, Arpin has lost 36 jobs, to 48 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Arpin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Arpin1%
Marshfield24%
Auburndale5%
Wisconsin Rapids5%
Stevens Point5%
16 mi
median commute distance
48
jobs based in Arpin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Arpin
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Arpin
Arpin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Arpin’s July high is near the Wisconsin town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring32–54°
Summer56–78°
Fall36–56°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Arpin is
Arpin beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 22% of Arpin adults binge drink.
| Arpin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Arpin | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.9% | 13.6% |
Marshfield Medical Center
11.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$230Kmedian sale price
| Arpin | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $771 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 74% | 73% |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 523 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kandy Kane Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Arpin
17pages on Arpin
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Arpin; the nearest are
Mid-State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wisconsin Rapids15.9 mi$5,002 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point22.7 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Arpin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Arpin for work
Where Arpin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
48jobs based in Arpin
1%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Arpin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arpin, WI a good place to live?
Arpin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.