GordonWI
A town of 263.
Is Gordon a good place to live?
35% of residents are 65 or older in Gordon, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a higher typical journey to work than Gordon. 78% of the land in Gordon is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Bayfield County Forest, at 23 acres. Gordon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
263 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Gordon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gordon, 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 Gordon.
Open space protected for good: nearly a third of Gordon
There are 28 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves. Gordon’s trail network density comes in at 0.3 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayfield County Forest | — | 23 |
| 2. Great Divide Wayside Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The median age in Gordon is higher than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
A quarter of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin. People 65 and older are just over a third of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide).
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.8 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Gordon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Gordon stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
Half the trips to work are shorter than 30 miles. Jobs in Gordon grew by 24 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 58. The top destinations are Mellen (25%), Park Falls (12%) and Ashland (11%). Its typical household income is $73,000.
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Gordon, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The peak summer temperature for Gordon comes to 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Gordon, with inland flooding at the top
For Gordon, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 36 of 100. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 45%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Gordon is
41% of Gordon adults have obesity. Of 32 CDC measures, Gordon beats the Wisconsin average on 3 and trails it on 12. Two figures for adults in the town: 40% have high blood pressure, 16% report frequent physical distress. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just one has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Gordon.
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Gordon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.4% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Gordon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gordon; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Gordon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Gordon for work
Where Gordon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Gordon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Gordon is a town in Ashland County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 261 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Clam Lake and Morse are located in the town.
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- Area
- 107 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,519 ft
Questions about Gordon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Gordon, WI a good place to live?
Gordon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.