Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 614.
Saint Ann's Catholic Church and Cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places. Greenwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1888 and 2 maps from 1979 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenwood, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Greenwood.
In Greenwood, the median household income is $67,000, below both Wisconsin’s towns ($87,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). Most working residents leave Greenwood for work: only 1% work in town. Its typical journey to work is 22 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 14 miles away.
| Greenwood | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Of the losses FEMA expects in Greenwood, 45% come from inland flooding and 34% from cold waves. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The peak summer temperature is 78°F, below both the Wisconsin town median (82°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nearly four fifths of Greenwood adults had a checkup this year. This Wisconsin town beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. Two figures for adults here: 32% get no exercise outside work, 15% report frequent physical distress.
| Greenwood | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Greenwood | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.5% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
There are 0.5 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Rib River Fishery Area, at 213 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rib River Fishery Area | — | 213 |
| 2. Taylor County Forest | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Greenwood; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Greenwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Greenwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Greenwood is a town in Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 621 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Interwald is located in the town.
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Greenwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.