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Wisconsin›Shawano County

LeopolisWI

A town of 100, settled in 1872.

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Is Leopolis a good place to live?

42% of residents live below the poverty line in Leopolis, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Leopolis. Leopolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

100 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
PellaHermanPellaHermanLeopolis
Getting set up

Moving to Leopolis: who provides what

Leopolis is unincorporated, so Shawano County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers0% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesShawano CountyShawano County provides services here
SchoolsMarion School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereTown of Herman ClerkTown of Herman (Shawano County); contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP code5494854948 100%Census 2020

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 Leopolis.

Climate

Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Leopolis

Leopolis has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Leopolis’ July high is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

44″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter10–27°
Spring32–54°
Summer56–79°
Fall36–57°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Leopolis faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.

38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
38Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Health

A larger share of adults report frequent mental distress in Leopolis than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country

20% of adults report frequent mental distress in Leopolis. Only 6 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Leopolis. 28% of adults have high blood pressure in Leopolis.

LeopolisWisconsin townsU.S. towns
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)20%15%17%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)28%33%35%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)20%20%16%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)35%30%33%
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
5 better16 too close to call11 worse
What stands outLeopolisWI
Fewer adults who have had cancer7%8.6%
Fewer adults with heart disease5.4%6.6%
More adults without reliable transportation9.3%6.7%
Thedacare Medical Center - Shawano
11.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Housing

The median home in Leopolis sells for about $40K

87% of Leopolis households own their home.

$40Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Leopolis

14pages on Leopolis
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Leopolis

About Leopolis

Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States

Leopolis is an unincorporated census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway D, between the towns of Herman and Pella. As of the 2020 census, its population is 86.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.4 sq mi
Elevation
902 ft
ZIP code
54948

Questions about Leopolis

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Leopolis, WI a good place to live?

Leopolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.