Is New Haven a good place to live?
New Haven’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both Wisconsin’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). New Haven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
704 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to New Haven: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Haven, 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 New Haven.
New Haven stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
In New Haven, 1.5% of working residents work locally. Employers in New Haven added 27 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 74. The top destinations are Menomonie (11%), Eau Claire (9%) and Barron (4%).
| New Haven | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 42 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Amish School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 2–8 | Grades 2–8 | 10 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy New Haven is
For adults in New Haven, the share who binge drink is 19%. In New Haven, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 14%.
| New Haven | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | New Haven | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.3% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in New Haven, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in New Haven break down as 49% from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves. For New Haven, the FEMA hazard score is 53 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.8% of New Haven is conserved land
In 2 parks and preserves, walkers have 42 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. French Park | — | 3 |
| 2. Thatcher Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about New Haven
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of New Haven; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 New Haven residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave New Haven for work
Where New Haven’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About New Haven
Town in Wisconsin, United States
New Haven is a town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 673. The unincorporated community of Connorsville is located within the town. The unincorporated community of Graytown is located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,007 ft
Questions about New Haven
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Haven, WI a good place to live?
New Haven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.