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EdmundWI

Population 187: a town settled in 1881.

Is Edmund a good place to live?

31% of residents live below the poverty line in Edmund, above both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Edmund. Edmund has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

187 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Edmund.

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Edmund is inland flooding, at a very low overall level

19risk score of 100

Compared with 81% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Edmund is lower. 37% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 20%.

FEMA risk score
19Very low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

The average trip to work in Edmund is longer than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country

0%work in town

Half commute less than 16 miles. The top destinations are Dodgeville (17%), Cobb (8%) and Madison (8%).

Where working residents work

In Edmund0%
Dodgeville17%
Cobb8%
Madison8%
Mifflin6%
16 mi
median commute distance
5
jobs based in Edmund
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

In Edmund, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers

41″snow a winter

A winter brings about 41 inches of snow, with January nights at 10° and July afternoons at 81°.

Typical low → high °F

Winter13–30°
Spring35–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall39–59°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Edmund is

Edmund: 77% of adults had a checkup this year. Two figures for adults locally: 40% have obesity, 25% have been diagnosed with depression.

EdmundWisconsin townsU.S. towns
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)30%26%25%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)40%38%35%
Depression (CDC PLACES)25%24%23%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)19%20%16%
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Upland Hills Health
6.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Edmund

15pages on Edmund
Getting set up

Moving to Edmund: who provides what

Edmund is unincorporated, so Iowa County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEdmund Tn of Linden San Dist 1 water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesIowa CountyIowa County provides services here
SchoolsDodgeville School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereTown of Linden ClerkTown of Linden (Iowa County); contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5353353533 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Edmund for work

Where Edmund’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

17% → Dodgeville Dodgeville 17% 8% → Cobb Cobb 8% 8% → Madison Madison 8% 6% → Mifflin Mifflin 6% 6% → Clifton Clifton 6% 5% → Spring Green Spring Green 5% Edmund · 0% stay
5jobs based in Edmund
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Edmund; the nearest are

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