Ettrick, Wisconsin, 2023
Ettrick’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2023 and 2 maps from 1929 on.
- 1860Ettrick is settled
EttrickWI
A town of 518, settled in 1860.
Population
518
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$294K
+8% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
41.1
years
Jobs based here
190
A commuter town
Is Ettrick a good place to live?
Ettrick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
518 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ettrick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ettrick, and how to reach them.
PowerRiverland Energy Cooperative16.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEttrick WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ettrick’s trash rules yet
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 hereVillage of Ettrick ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5462754627 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ettrick.
Work & commute
Ettrick has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are La Crosse (20%), Winona (9%) and Galesville (8%). Only 2% of working residents stay in Ettrick for work; the rest commute out. This Wisconsin town had 190 jobs in 2023, up 76 from 2013. Half of commuters travel less than 22 miles.
2%work in town
| Ettrick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Ettrick2%
La Crosse20%
Winona9%
Galesville8%
Onalaska7%
22 mi
median commute distance
190
jobs based in Ettrick
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Ettrick’s kids attend
Its one school is below. The Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District runs its public schools. Enrollment at the town’s public school: 124 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ettrick ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 124 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring34–56°
Summer58–80°
Fall38–58°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
The median rent in Ettrick is lower than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 8% in value. For households in Ettrick, the share who are owner-occupiers is 78%.
$294KZillow home value
| Ettrick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $508 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Ettrick$294K
Wisconsin$337K
+8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Ettrick is
Ettrick: 15% of adults report frequent mental distress, against 15% in Wisconsin’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. Against the Wisconsin average, Ettrick comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. 27% of adults feel lonely in the town.
| Ettrick | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Ettrick | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.6% |
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics
15.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Ettrick faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Ettrick comes to 53 of 100, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 23 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. One declared disaster, in 2017, has brought federal aid to Ettrick households. FEMA puts 55% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to cold waves.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ettrick
17pages on Ettrick
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ettrick; the nearest are
Minnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona, MN20.2 mi$6,432 in-state tuitionWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona, MN20.6 mi$10,576 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Ettrick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Ettrick for work
Where Ettrick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
190jobs based in Ettrick
2%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Ettrick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ettrick, WI a good place to live?
Ettrick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.