Jump RiverWI
A town of 268, settled in 1909.
Is Jump River a good place to live?
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Jump River, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 1 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Jump River. 24% of the land in Jump River is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Pershing Wildlife Area, at 43 acres. Jump River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
268 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jump River: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jump River, 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 Jump River.
Jump River stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The average trip to work in Jump River is 34 minutes. Since 2013, Jump River has lost 59 jobs, to 4 in 2023. The median household income in Jump River is $43,000.
| Jump River | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $43,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pershing Wildlife Area | — | 43 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Jump River, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Jump River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Jump River’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Jump River’s adults smoke cigarettes
18% of Jump River adults smoke cigarettes. Jump River beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 33% of Jump River adults get no exercise outside work.
| Jump River | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Jump River | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.9% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Jump River, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Jump River
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jump River; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Jump River residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Jump River for work
Where Jump River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Jump River
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jump River, WI a good place to live?
Jump River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.