MasonWI
A town of 303.
Is Mason a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in Mason, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a higher median age than Mason. The biggest park or preserve is Bibon Swamp State Natural Area, at 2,230 acres. Mason has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
303 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mason: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mason, 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 Mason.
Cold waves leads a very low hazard risk in Mason
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Mason’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Mason for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (34%), Eileen (10%) and Washburn (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
| Mason | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Homes in Mason are worth about $261K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Mason home is worth about $261,000, up 1.3% in a year, 23% below the Wisconsin typical home. 92% of Mason households own their home, above both the Wisconsin town median (74%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Mason
Mason has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Mason’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Mason has set aside 9.9% of its land for conservation
12 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Mason | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bibon Swamp State Natural Area | 0.3 mi | 2,230 |
| 2. White River Fishery Area | 0.1 mi | 31 |
| 3. Bayfield County Forest | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Mason is
Mason beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 39% of Mason adults have high blood pressure.
| Mason | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Mason | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.6% | 85.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Mason
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mason
About 4 of every 100 Mason residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Mason for work
Where Mason’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mason
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Mason is a village in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Mason. U.S. Highway 63 serves as a main route in the community.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- ZIP code
- 54856
Questions about Mason
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mason, WI a good place to live?
Mason has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.