Is Lynne a good place to live?
Lynne’s median age is 65.8 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lynne. 77% of the land in Lynne is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Oneida County Memorial Forest, at 36,361 acres with 6.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Lynne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
138 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lynne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lynne, 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 Lynne.
Nearly a third of Lynne is conserved land
8.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Lynne’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oneida County Memorial Forest | 6.4 mi | 36,361 |
| 2. Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area | 0.6 mi | 1,699 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Lynne stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
The median household income in Lynne is $31,000. Most working residents leave Lynne for work: only 0% work in town. 17% of Lynne residents live below the poverty line.
| Lynne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lynne faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lynne
Lynne has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 78°, January nights drop to 3° and about 62 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Lynne’s adults have high blood pressure
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Lynne. Only 8 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lynne. 39% of adults have obesity in Lynne.
| Lynne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Lynne | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Lynne
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lynne; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Lynne residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Lynne for work
Where Lynne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lynne
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Lynne is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Clifford and Tripoli are located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,565 ft
Questions about Lynne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lynne, WI a good place to live?
Lynne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.