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Wisconsin›Forest County

CaswellWI

A town of 77, settled in 1901.

Is Caswell a good place to live?

Only 6 of the 341 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower median rent than Caswell. Caswell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

77 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
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Getting set up

Moving to Caswell: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Caswell, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Caswell’s trash rules yet
SchoolsLaona School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereTown of Caswell ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code5451154511 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 Caswell.

Natural hazards

Very low risk in Caswell, with cold waves at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.

18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
18Very low riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

23% of Caswell is conserved land

85 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.

23%conserved
23%
conserved · 6,582 of 28,629 acres
85 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Climate

In Caswell, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers

Caswell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Caswell’s July high is 78°F, against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.

75″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter6–25°
Spring27–52°
Summer51–76°
Fall33–53°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 24
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Caswell than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country

40% of adults have high blood pressure in Caswell. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Caswell. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Caswell.

CaswellWisconsin townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)40%33%35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)14%11%12%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)15%13%14%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)30%26%25%
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better20 too close to call10 worse
What stands outCaswellWI
More adults treating high blood pressure81.7%77.8%
More adults getting cholesterol checked88%85.9%
More adults with heart disease8.9%6.6%
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics
30.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Caswell

16pages on Caswell
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Caswell; the nearest are

About Caswell

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Caswell is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 72 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Cavour and Laona Junction are located within the town. The ghost town of Bagdad was located in the town.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1901
Area
48 sq mi
Elevation
1,496 ft

Questions about Caswell

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Is Caswell, WI a good place to live?

Caswell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.