HolcombeWI
A town of 237, settled in 1902.
Is Holcombe a good place to live?
Holcombe’s midpoint age is 51.8 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Holcombe. Holcombe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
237 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Holcombe: who provides what
Holcombe is unincorporated, so Chippewa County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Holcombe.
Holcombe has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Compared with 77% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Holcombe is lower. 42% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 33%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Holcombe
In Holcombe, the typical July afternoon high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Holcombe draws in 121 commuters
16% of Holcombe residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Holcombe has added 51 jobs, to 121 in 2023. Its middle household income is $64,000. Half the trips to work are shorter than 29 miles.
| Holcombe | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
More of Holcombe’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
In Holcombe, 22% of adults say their health is fair or poor. For adults here, the share who have obesity is 44%.
| Holcombe | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Holcombe | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 17.9% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Holcombe: about $324K
Among households here, 75% live in a home they own. In Holcombe, the median rent is $838 a month.
| Holcombe | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $838 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Holcombe
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Holcombe; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Holcombe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Holcombe
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Holcombe is a census-designated place located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Holcombe had a population of 239.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,047 ft
- ZIP code
- 54745
Questions about Holcombe
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Holcombe, WI a good place to live?
Holcombe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.