BlackwellWI
A town of 206, settled in 1905.
Is Blackwell a good place to live?
52% of residents live below the poverty line in Blackwell, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a lower median household income than Blackwell. 86% of the land in Blackwell is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Peshtigo Preserve, at 590 acres. Blackwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
206 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Blackwell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Blackwell, and how to reach them.
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 Blackwell.
Nearly a third of Blackwell is conserved land
82 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Blackwell’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Peshtigo Preserve | 0.7 mi | 590 |
| 2. Marinette County Forest | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Fewer middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 12% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 45% of residents (22% statewide). Blackwell has grown 40% since 2020, to 206 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of Blackwell adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 132 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.2 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 92% are men (WI 51%).
| Blackwell | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 36.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 30.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 45.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Blackwell faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Blackwell
Blackwell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Blackwell is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of Blackwell
Most working residents leave Blackwell for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Wabeno (20%), Lincoln (9%) and Laona (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Blackwell than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
17% of adults have diabetes in Blackwell. Of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Blackwell. 41% of adults have obesity in Blackwell.
| Blackwell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Blackwell | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.9% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Blackwell
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Blackwell; the nearest are
College town 22 of every 100 Blackwell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Blackwell
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Blackwell is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 152 at the time of the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Blackwell is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Blackwell Junction is also located partially in the town. The town was named for sawmill owner John Blackwell.
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- Area
- 66 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,421 ft
Questions about Blackwell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blackwell, WI a good place to live?
Blackwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.