BancroftWI
A town of 673, settled in 1876.
Is Bancroft a good place to live?
Bancroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
673 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bancroft: who provides what
Bancroft is unincorporated, so Portage County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Bancroft.
Bancroft faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Bancroft break down as 39% from inland flooding and 28% from cold waves. On expected storm and flood damage, Bancroft sits below 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Bancroft work out of town
The median commute is under 21 miles. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Bancroft, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. This Wisconsin town had 59 jobs in 2023, down 81 from 2013. For Bancroft, the mean commuting time is 20 minutes.
| Bancroft | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical home in Bancroft is valued at about $266K
Bancroft’s typical rent is $840 a month. 88% of households own their home here, above both Wisconsin’s towns (74%) and U.S. towns (73%). Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 17% in value.
| Bancroft | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $840 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Bancroft, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 81° in July, and January nights bottom out around 7°; snowfall runs to about 43 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Bancroft stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a larger share of its adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance
The share of adults in Bancroft who report frequent mental distress: 15%. Two figures for adults here: 30% feel lonely, 28% get no exercise outside work.
| Bancroft | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Bancroft | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 11.6% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.5% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Bancroft
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bancroft
About 3 of every 100 Bancroft residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Bancroft for work
Where Bancroft’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bancroft
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Bancroft is an unincorporated census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 526. It is included in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 5.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,093 ft
- ZIP code
- 54921
Questions about Bancroft
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Is Bancroft, WI a good place to live?
Bancroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.