Loyal, Wis, 1912
Loyal’s story
157 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1912.
- 1869Loyal is settled
LoyalWI
A town of 1,190, settled in 1869.
Population
1,190
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$205K
+6.8% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
487
Balanced
Is Loyal a good place to live?
Loyal’s best subject grade is an A for cost of living; its weakest is a C− for schools. On cost of living, just 28 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns do better. Only 2 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score lower on the outdoors. Loyal has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Loyal stand out
Where Loyal beats most towns.
Small town
1,190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Loyal grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Loyal is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →SchoolsC−Open →Jobs & incomeC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthMarshfield Medical Center - Neillsville 13.5 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 5.9% of households have no car; 7.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History4 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 80° summer afternoons, 44″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.7; 14% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Loyal: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Loyal, and how to reach them.
PowerClark Electric Coop14.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLoyal WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Loyal’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereCity of Loyal ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5444654446 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 Loyal.
SchoolsC−
Loyal’s public schools trail 80% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Loyal School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
20%of WI districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 183 | B− |
| Loyal HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 168 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade A
Loyal’s typical home value is about $205K
The typical Loyal home is worth about $205,000, up 6.8% in a year, 39% below the Wisconsin typical home. At $857 a month, Loyal’s median rent is where Wisconsin’s towns sit at $1,078 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
$205KZillow home value
| Loyal | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $857 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Loyal$205K
Wisconsin$337K
+6.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Loyal
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Loyal.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Loyal
Loyal has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Loyal’s July high is below both Wisconsin’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–26°
Spring31–54°
Summer55–78°
Fall35–55°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC
Loyal is less healthy than 65% of U.S. towns
Loyal beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 33% of adults get no exercise outside work in Loyal.
35%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Loyal | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Loyal | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 17.4% | 13.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.4% | 9.9% |
Marshfield Medical Center - Neillsville
13.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Loyal draws in 442 commuters
Most working residents leave Loyal for work: only 13% work in town. Jobs based in Loyal grew to 487 in 2023, 178 more than in 2013. The median household income in Loyal is $65,000.
13%work in town
| Loyal | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Loyal13%
Neillsville6%
Abbotsford5%
Eaton4%
Marshfield4%
16 mi
median commute distance
487
jobs based in Loyal
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Loyal
Loyal's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Loyal’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Loyal | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.1 per 1,000 residents | 6.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Loyal0
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Loyal5.1
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Loyal
18pages on Loyal
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 80% of WI districts · 4 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than WI on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$205K typical home · up 6.8% in a yearWork & commuteC−$65K median household income · 487 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Loyal; the nearest are
Mid-State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wisconsin Rapids42.4 mi$5,002 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point47.7 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Loyal residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Famous people from Loyal
4 notable people were born in Loyal.
About Loyal
City in Wisconsin, United States
Loyal is a city in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,203 at the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of Loyal, though it is politically independent. Its name comes from the 1860s, when so many of its patriotic pioneers went to fight in the Civil War. A store was established at the site in 1870, the place platted in 1885, incorporated as a village in 1893, and changed to a city in 1948.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,240 ft
- ZIP code
- 54446
Questions about Loyal
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Loyal, WI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.
What is Loyal, WI known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Jerome P. Theisen and Mary Lazich.