HolcombeWI
A town of 237, settled in 1902.
Is Holcombe a good place to live?
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
The FEMA risk score for Holcombe comes to 23 of 100, close to Wisconsin’s towns (23 of 100) and below U.S. towns (44 of 100). 42% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 33%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Holcombe
The typical July afternoon high for Holcombe comes to 80°F, against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
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. In Holcombe, the income of the median household 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
In Holcombe, the median rent is $838 a month. Among households here, 75% live in a home they own.
| 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.