Browning Town Hall, 2013
Browning’s story
Browning in pictures
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BrowningWI
A town of 905.
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Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
905
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$245K
Census ACS
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
125
A commuter town
Is Browning a good place to live?
Browning’s January low is 4°F, below both the Wisconsin town median (11°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Only 8 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Browning. Browning has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
905 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MedfordGoodrichGreenwoodDeer CreekChelseaBrowning
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Browning: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Browning, and how to reach them.
PowerTaylor Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Browning’s trash rules yet
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 Browning ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code5445154451 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 Browning.
Work & commute
Browning has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Browning for work: only 4% work in town. Browning’s average trip to work is 21 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Medford (33%), Rib Lake (9%) and Marathon City (3%).
4%work in town
| Browning | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Browning4%
Medford33%
Rib Lake9%
Marathon City3%
Rib Lake3%
12 mi
median commute distance
125
jobs based in Browning
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Browning
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Browning
Browning has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Browning is 79°F.
57″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–24°
Spring30–52°
Summer54–77°
Fall35–54°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Browning is
Browning beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 44% of Browning adults have obesity.
| Browning | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Browning | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16% | 13.6% |
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics
6.7 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 Browning
16pages on Browning
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Browning; the nearest are
Northcentral Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wausau30.3 mi$4,889 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point53.6 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Browning residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Browning for work
Where Browning’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
125jobs based in Browning
4%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Browning
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Browning is a town in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 910 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Gad is located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft
Questions about Browning
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Browning, WI a good place to live?
Browning has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.