GilmantonWI
A town of 419, settled in 1858.
Is Gilmanton a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gilmanton. Gilmanton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
419 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Gilmanton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gilmanton, 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 Gilmanton.
Gilmanton stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.9% of working residents work locally in Gilmanton, against 8.3% in Wisconsin’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Gilmanton grew to 45 in 2023, 21 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Gilmanton is 31 minutes.
| Gilmanton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Gilmanton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Gilmanton School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmanton ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 52 | A− |
| Gilmanton HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 39 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
In Gilmanton, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Gilmanton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 6° and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Gilmanton is
Gilmanton beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 29% of adults get no exercise outside work in Gilmanton, above both the Wisconsin town median (26%) and the median of U.S. towns (25%). 19% of adults binge drink in Gilmanton.
| Gilmanton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Gilmanton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.1% | 26.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Gilmanton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Gilmanton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gilmanton; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Gilmanton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Gilmanton for work
Where Gilmanton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Gilmanton
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Gilmanton ( GHIL-mən-tən) is a town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 425 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Gilmanton is located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 801 ft
- ZIP code
- 54743
Questions about Gilmanton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gilmanton, WI a good place to live?
Gilmanton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.