Is Draper a good place to live?
Draper’s average trip to work is 45 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher median age than Draper. 68% of the land in Draper is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Flambeau River State Forest, 14,067 acres with 14.6 miles of trail. Draper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
242 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Draper: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Draper, 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 Draper.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flambeau River State Forest | 14.6 mi | 14,067 |
| 2. Sawyer County Forest | — | 6,535 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, fewer of Draper’s working residents work locally
1% of working residents work locally in Draper. The top destinations are Winter (15%), Hayward (9%) and Meadowbrook (6%). The median household income in Draper is $53,000.
| Draper | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Draper, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Draper has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Draper’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Cold waves leads a low hazard risk in Draper
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Draper stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
45% of Draper adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 358 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Draper. 22% of Draper adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Draper | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Draper | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.6% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Draper
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Draper; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Draper residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Draper for work
Where Draper’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Draper
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Draper is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 241 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Draper, Loretta, and Oxbo are located in the town.
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- Area
- 138 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,480 ft
Questions about Draper
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Draper, WI a good place to live?
Draper has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.