Is Namakagon a good place to live?
Namakagon’s median age is 64 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower January low than Namakagon. 66% of the land in Namakagon is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Forest Lodge Educational Campus, at 828 acres with 2.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Namakagon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
330 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Namakagon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Namakagon, 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 Namakagon.
Namakagon has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
84 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The trail density in Namakagon is 1.2 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Forest Lodge Educational Campus | 2.7 mi | 828 |
| 2. Bayfield County Forest | 0.9 mi | 541 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 0.5 mi | 433 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
46% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 46% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (22% statewide). 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Namakagon. Namakagon has grown 4.8% since 2020, to 330 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46.0% women, 54.0% men
About 118 men for every 100 women. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Namakagon | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 23.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.1% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Low risk in Namakagon, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Namakagon, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Namakagon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Namakagon’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
About one in eight working residents works right in Namakagon
Most working residents leave Namakagon for work: only 13% work in town. Jobs based in Namakagon grew to 129 in 2023, 42 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Cable (14%), Barnes (7%) and Hayward (6%).
| Namakagon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Namakagon stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
44% of Namakagon adults have high blood pressure. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Namakagon. 38% of Namakagon adults have obesity.
| Namakagon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Namakagon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.4% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Namakagon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Namakagon; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Namakagon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
84 miles of trails in Namakagon
65.6% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Namakagon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Namakagon is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 316 at the 2020 census, up from 246 at the 2010 census.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,434 ft
Questions about Namakagon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Namakagon, WI a good place to live?
Namakagon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.