HunterWI
A town of 791.
Is Hunter a good place to live?
38% of residents are 65 or older in Hunter, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher average trip to work than Hunter. 50% of the land in Hunter is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Chippewa Flowage, 6,824 acres with 2.2 miles of trail. Hunter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
791 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hunter: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hunter, 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 Hunter.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa Flowage | 2.2 mi | 6,824 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Hunter stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the median age higher than most
The median age in Hunter is 60.4 years. Hunter has grown 3.3% since 2020, to 791 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. People 65 and older are 38% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 7% of residents (21% statewide).
| Hunter | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 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
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.8 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 63% are men (WI 43%).
| Hunter | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.2% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
The median household income in Hunter is lower than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Hunter’s median household income is $50,000. Since 2013, Hunter has lost 38 jobs, to 105 in 2023. 11% of residents live below the poverty line in Hunter.
| Hunter | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hunter has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Hunter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 79°, January nights drop to 2° and about 57 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Hunter is
Hunter beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 17% of Hunter adults report frequent physical distress. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Hunter.
| Hunter | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hunter | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.5% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Hunter
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Hunter
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hunter
About 0 of every 100 Hunter residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
96% of working residents leave Hunter for work
Where Hunter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hunter
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Hunter is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 779 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of New Post is located in the town.
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- Area
- 76 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,312 ft
Questions about Hunter
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hunter, WI a good place to live?
Hunter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.