CommonwealthWI
A town of 407, settled in 1880.
Is Commonwealth a good place to live?
45% of the land in Commonwealth is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Florence County Forest, 7,538 acres with 28.3 miles of trail. Commonwealth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
407 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Commonwealth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Commonwealth, 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 Commonwealth.
In Commonwealth, nearly a third of the land is conserved
Count the trails in 7 parks and preserves and they come to 65 miles. Commonwealth’s trail density stands at 1.5 miles per square mile, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 0.4 and U.S. towns at 0.4.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Florence County Forest | 28.3 mi | 7,538 |
| 2. Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area | 5.6 mi | 1,472 |
| 3. Pine-Popple Wild Rivers | 2.8 mi | 1,428 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Commonwealth is cold waves, at a very low overall level
One declared disaster, in 1999, has brought federal aid to Commonwealth households. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 81% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Commonwealth, the average trip to work runs shorter than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
The median commute is under 11 miles. Commonwealth’s typical household income comes in at $61,000. The top destinations are Florence (26%), Iron Mountain (14%) and Kingsford (8%).
| Commonwealth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, fewer of Commonwealth’s residents are under 18
Commonwealth is growing: up 5.2% since 2020, to 407 residents (2025 estimate). Its age of the median resident comes in at 55 years. A bachelor’s degree or higher: 36% of adults 25 and older, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Commonwealth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 11% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 135 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Commonwealth | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Commonwealth
In July, afternoons reach 79°; in January, nights fall to 4°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Commonwealth is
Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Commonwealth. This Wisconsin town does better than the Wisconsin average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 10. In Commonwealth, 27% of adults feel lonely.
| Commonwealth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Commonwealth | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Commonwealth
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Commonwealth; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Commonwealth residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
65 miles of trails in Commonwealth
45.4% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
About Commonwealth
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Commonwealth is a town in Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 390 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Commonwealth is located in the town.
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- Area
- 43 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft
Questions about Commonwealth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Commonwealth, WI a good place to live?
Commonwealth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.