CylonWI
A town of 700, settled in 1862.
Is Cylon a good place to live?
Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Cylon. 16% of the land in Cylon is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Cylon Wildlife Area, at 2,366 acres. Cylon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
700 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Cylon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cylon, 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 Cylon.
Most of Cylon’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Cylon for work: only 0% work in town. Cylon’s average trip to work is 29 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 4.2% of Cylon residents live below the poverty line.
| Cylon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 10% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Cylon stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its residents who are under 18
12% of residents are under 18 in Cylon. Adults 35 to 64 are 50% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 12% of residents (21% statewide). 14% of residents are 65 or older in Cylon.
| Cylon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 129 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 70% are men (WI 51%).
| Cylon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Cylon has set aside 16.3% of its land for conservation
0.4 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cylon Wildlife Area | — | 2,366 |
| 2. Boe Waterfowl Production Area | — | 551 |
| 3. Cylon Marsh Wildlife Area | — | 225 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Cylon has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Cylon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Cylon is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Cylon is
Cylon beats the Wisconsin average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| Cylon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Cylon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Cylon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Cylon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cylon; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Cylon residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Cylon for work
Where Cylon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Cylon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Cylon is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was recorded to be 708 as of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
Questions about Cylon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cylon, WI a good place to live?
Cylon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.