Is Endeavor a good place to live?
Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Endeavor. Endeavor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
426 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Endeavor: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Endeavor, 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 Endeavor.
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Endeavor than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
1% of Endeavor working residents work locally, below both Wisconsin’s towns (8.3%) and U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Endeavor has lost 26 jobs, to 96 in 2023. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Endeavor.
| Endeavor | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Endeavor’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Portage Community School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 57 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Endeavor
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Endeavor since 2004.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median rent in Endeavor is lower than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
At $620 a month, Endeavor’s median rent is below both the Wisconsin town median ($1,078 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values rose 4.5% in the year to September 2026.
| Endeavor | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $620 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Endeavor has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Endeavor has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 9° and about 42 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Endeavor is
Endeavor tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 43% of Endeavor adults have obesity.
| Endeavor | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Endeavor Lions Park | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Dells of the Wisconsin River and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Endeavor. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Canyon & gorgeDells of the Wisconsin River
23 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail18 mi Theme parkNoah's Ark Water Park
24 mi State parkDevil's Lake State Park
17 mi Theme parkMt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
22 mi MuseumCircus World MuseumPhoto credits
Dells of the Wisconsin River: atramos, CC BY 2.0 · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Lake State Park: CrispAir at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Circus World Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
Everything we know about Endeavor
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Endeavor; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Endeavor residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Endeavor for work
Where Endeavor’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Endeavor
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Endeavor is a village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 432 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- ZIP code
- 53930
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Endeavor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Endeavor, WI a good place to live?
Endeavor has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.