CourtlandWI
A town of 483, settled in 1851.
Is Courtland a good place to live?
Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
483 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Courtland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Courtland, 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 Courtland.
A smaller share of working residents in Courtland work locally than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Since 2013, Courtland has added 37 jobs, to 84 in 2023. The typical journey to work for Courtland comes to 29 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Courtland: 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Half the trips to work are shorter than 24 miles.
| Courtland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Courtland has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from hail
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Courtland than in 75% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Courtland break down as 49% from hail and 25% from inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Courtland after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2008.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Courtland
The range runs from 10° on a January night to 82° on a July afternoon, with about 43 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Courtland is
29% of Courtland adults get no exercise outside work, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 26% and U.S. towns at 25%. Among adults locally, 31% feel lonely.
| Courtland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Courtland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 15.6% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Courtland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Courtland; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Courtland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Courtland for work
Where Courtland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Courtland
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Courtland is a town in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 491 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 912 ft
Questions about Courtland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Courtland, WI a good place to live?
Courtland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.