Athelstane Wisconsin Downtown Looking East, 2013
Athelstane’s story
132 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1894Athelstane is settled
Photo: I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
565
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$209K
+6% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
62.3
years
Jobs based here
37
A commuter town
Is Athelstane a good place to live?
10% of residents are under 18 in Athelstane, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Athelstane. 61% of the land in Athelstane is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Marinette County Forest, 40,223 acres with 118.1 miles of trail. Athelstane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
565 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Silver CliffAmbergStephensonWausaukeeDunbarGoodmanAthelstane
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Athelstane: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Athelstane, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpAthelstane Recycling CenterDrop-offTown 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 Athelstane ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54104, 54102, 5417754104 52% · 54102 35% · 54177 13%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 Athelstane.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Athelstane is conserved land
162 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Athelstane’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile.
61.1%conserved
61.1%
conserved · 41,574 of 68,097 acres
162 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marinette County Forest | 118.1 mi | 40,223 |
| 2. Town Corner State Wildlife Area | 0.6 mi | 865 |
| 3. Amberg State Wildlife Area | 0.3 mi | 145 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Homes in Athelstane are worth about $209K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Athelstane home is worth about $209,000, up 6% in a year, 38% below the Wisconsin typical home. 94% of Athelstane households own their home.
$209KZillow home value
Typical home value
Athelstane$209K
Wisconsin$337K
+6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Athelstane has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Athelstane for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Athelstane is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Stephenson (7%), Wausaukee (7%) and Crivitz (6%).
0%work in town
| Athelstane | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Athelstane0%
Stephenson7%
Wausaukee7%
Crivitz6%
Marinette5%
33 mi
median commute distance
37
jobs based in Athelstane
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Athelstane, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Athelstane has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Athelstane has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 6° and about 58 inches of snow falls in a winter.
58″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring29–53°
Summer53–78°
Fall35–55°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 26
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Athelstane have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
17% of adults have diabetes in Athelstane. Of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Athelstane. 38% of adults have obesity in Athelstane.
| Athelstane | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
5 better14 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Athelstane | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.5% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.3% | 6.6% |
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
24.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Athelstane
17pages on Athelstane
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Athelstane; the nearest are
College of Menominee NationUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Keshena47 mi$6,200 tuitionBay de Noc Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Escanaba, MI56.5 mi$5,712 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Green BayUniversity or college · Public · Green Bay65 mi$8,700 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Athelstane residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Get outside
162 miles of trails in Athelstane
61.1% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
1
Marinette County Forest118.1 mi of trails · 40,223 acres
2
Town Corner State Wildlife Area0.6 mi of trails · 865 acres
3
Amberg State Wildlife Area0.3 mi of trails · 145 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Athelstane
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Athelstane is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 554 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Athelstane is located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 107 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft
Questions about Athelstane
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Athelstane, WI a good place to live?
Athelstane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.