
123 years in pictures
Census counts: 171 in 1930, 81 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1903Couderay is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 83, settled in 1903.
Couderay’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower January low than Couderay. 19% of the land in Couderay is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Eddy Creek Fishery Area, at 103 acres. Couderay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Census counts: 171 in 1930, 81 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Couderay, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Couderay.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eddy Creek Fishery Area | — | 103 |
| 2. Couderay Village Park | 0.1 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Couderay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Couderay is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
22% of Couderay adults smoke cigarettes. Only 2 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Couderay. 34% of Couderay adults get no exercise outside work.
| Couderay | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | Couderay | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 21.7% | 13.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Couderay
About 2 of every 100 Couderay residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Couderay is a village in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Couderay River. The population was 81 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Couderay.
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Couderay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.