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A town of 268.
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Herbster Community Center · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0
Population
268
2025 Census estimate · +2.7% since 2020
Median home value
$206K
Census ACS
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
61.2
years
Jobs based here
39
A commuter town
Is Clover a good place to live?
Clover’s median age is 61.2 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 48% of the land in Clover is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Bayfield County Forest, at 5,151 acres with 12.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Clover has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
268 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HerbsterBellPort WingWashburnClover
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Clover: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clover, and how to reach them.
PowerBayfield Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Clover’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 Clover ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes54844, 5486554844 98% · 54865 2%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 Clover.
Outdoors
Clover has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
36 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
47.7%conserved
47.7%
conserved · 18,012 of 37,762 acres
36 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayfield County Forest | 12.5 mi | 5,151 |
| 2. South Shore Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area | 0.3 mi | 570 |
| 3. Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area | — | 606 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Clover, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 4% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 54% of residents (38% statewide). 36% of Clover adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Clover has grown 2.7% since 2020, to 268 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
61.2median age · WI 40.2
CloverWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
30%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school26%
Some college23%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
42% women, 58% men
About 138 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Clover | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 30.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Clover’s workers commute out
17% of residents live below the poverty line in Clover. The top destinations are Superior (12%), Duluth (11%) and Iron River (9%). The average trip to work in Clover is 28 minutes.
4%work in town
| Clover | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Clover4%
Superior12%
Duluth11%
Iron River9%
Ashland7%
38 mi
median commute distance
39
jobs based in Clover
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Clover has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Clover has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Clover’s July high is 78°F.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring28–50°
Summer52–76°
Fall35–53°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 31
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Clover have high blood pressure than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
No town among the 358 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Clover. Clover beats the Wisconsin average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Clover.
| Clover | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
14 better10 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Clover | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14.3% | 8.6% |
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
21.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clover
17pages on Clover
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clover; the nearest are
Northland CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ashland21.4 miUniversity of Minnesota-DuluthUniversity or college · Public · Duluth, MN41.2 mi$14,610 in-state tuitionLake Superior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Duluth, MN44 mi$5,785 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Clover residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Get outside
36 miles of trails in Clover
47.7% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
1
Bayfield County Forest12.5 mi of trails · 5,151 acres
2
South Shore Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area0.3 mi of trails · 570 acres
3
Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area606 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Questions about Clover
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clover, WI a good place to live?
Clover has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.