Bear statue by Peter Toch, 1988
Drummond’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1988 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1882Drummond is settled
Population
561
2025 Census estimate · +3.5% since 2020
Typical home
$268K
+4% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
54.7
years
Jobs based here
88
A commuter town
Is Drummond a good place to live?
Drummond’s median age is 54.7 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower January low than Drummond. 81% of the land in Drummond is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Rainbow Lake Wilderness, at 3,398 acres with 6.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Drummond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
561 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Grand ViewDeltaBarnesCableMasonDrummond
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Drummond: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Drummond, and how to reach them.
PowerBayfield Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterDrummond Sanitary DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Drummond ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes54832, 54821, 54839, 5485654832 90% · 54821 6% · 54839 3% · 54856 1%Census 2020
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 Drummond.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Drummond is conserved land
95 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Drummond’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile.
80.9%conserved
80.9%
conserved · 73,497 of 90,825 acres
95 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rainbow Lake Wilderness | 6.7 mi | 3,398 |
| 2. Porcupine Lake Wilderness | 0.4 mi | 433 |
| 3. Drummond Town Park | 0.3 mi | 52 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Drummond’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Drummond Area School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 156 | A− |
| Drummond HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 92 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Drummond work locally than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
1% of working residents work locally in Drummond. Since 2013, Drummond has lost 40 jobs, to 88 in 2023. 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Drummond.
1%work in town
| Drummond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Drummond1%
Ashland18%
Namakagon6%
Cable6%
Hayward4%
26 mi
median commute distance
88
jobs based in Drummond
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Drummond faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Drummond since 2014.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
1
paid flood claims since 2014
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Older than Wisconsin overall
29% of Drummond residents are 65 or older. Drummond has grown 3.5% since 2020, to 561 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 15% of Drummond residents are under 18.
54.7median age · WI 40.2
| Drummond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 29% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 15% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 32% | 29% |
DrummondWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school30%
Some college19%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Drummond | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Drummond, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Drummond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Drummond is 78°F.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring28–51°
Summer52–76°
Fall33–52°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Homes in Drummond are worth about $268K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Drummond home is worth about $268,000, up 4% in a year, 21% below the Wisconsin typical home.
$268KZillow home value
| Drummond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,063 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Drummond$268K
Wisconsin$337K
+4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Drummond stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
Only 1 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Drummond. Drummond beats the Wisconsin average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. Only 2 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Drummond.
| Drummond | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
11 better13 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Drummond | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 8.6% |
Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center
17.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Drummond
18pages on Drummond
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Drummond; the nearest are
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hayward26.7 mi$6,030 in-state tuitionLake Superior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Duluth, MN51.2 mi$5,785 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Drummond residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Get outside
95 miles of trails in Drummond
80.9% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
1
Rainbow Lake Wilderness6.7 mi of trails · 3,398 acres
2
Porcupine Lake Wilderness0.4 mi of trails · 433 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Drummond
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Drummond is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 544 at the 2020 census, up from 463 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Drummond is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Lake Owen is also located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 143 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- ZIP code
- 54832
Questions about Drummond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Drummond, WI a good place to live?
Drummond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.