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A town of 498.
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Komensky, above both the Wisconsin town median (6.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Komensky. 86% of the land in Komensky is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Jackson County Forest, 12,306 acres with 4 miles of trail. Komensky has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1970 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Komensky, 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 Komensky.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson County Forest | 4 mi | 12,306 |
| 2. East Arbutus County Park | 1.3 mi | 253 |
| 3. Andrew Blackhawk Memorial Pow Wow Grounds | 0.3 mi | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOC: Black River Correctional CtrLargest public high schoolGrades 12 | Grades 12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Komensky’s median household income is $47,000. Since 2013, Komensky has lost 20 jobs, to 3 in 2023. Most working residents leave Komensky for work: only 0% work in town.
| Komensky | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Komensky has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Komensky is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Komensky beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Komensky.
| Komensky | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Komensky | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 17.8% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Komensky; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Komensky residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
85.7% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Komensky is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 505 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Hatfield, Waterbury, and Winnebago Mission are located in the town.
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Komensky has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.