GordonWI
A town of 750, settled in 1882.
Is Gordon a good place to live?
40% of residents are 65 or older in Gordon, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a higher average trip to work than Gordon. 72% of the land in Gordon is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Douglas County Forest, 48,191 acres with 18.4 miles of trail. Gordon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
750 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.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Douglas County Forest | 18.4 mi | 48,191 |
| 2. Douglas County Wildlife Management Area | 14.1 mi | 3,276 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 1.4 mi | 547 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, the median age in Gordon is higher
Gordon’s median age is 60.1 years. Only 10 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of children under 18 than Gordon. People 65 and older are 40% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide).
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.1 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 13% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Gordon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.9% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Gordon faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 85% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Gordon since 2020.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Gordon has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Gordon for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Gordon grew to 89 in 2023, 37 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Superior (22%), Duluth (11%) and Solon Springs (6%).
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Gordon, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Gordon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Gordon is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Gordon’s typical home value is about $287K
The typical Gordon home is worth about $287,000, up 5.6% in a year, 15% below the Wisconsin typical home. 93% of households own their home in Gordon.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
More of Gordon’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
44% of Gordon adults have high blood pressure. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Gordon. 41% of Gordon adults have obesity.
| Gordon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Gordon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.6% |
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 1 of every 100 Gordon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
72 miles of trails in Gordon
71.8% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
About Gordon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Gordon is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 757 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Gordon is located in the town. It was historically known as "Amick" (Amik), meaning beaver, indicating the town's significant fur-trading post alongside the Eau Claire River. The area was then called "Gordon" after half-French, half-Ojibwe pioneer and founder Antoine Gordon, who set up his convenience store and eventual commune next to the canoe stop and served as a landmark and rest stop for those traveling by.
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- Area
- 157 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
- ZIP code
- 54838
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.