New LymeWI
A town of 196.
Is New Lyme a good place to live?
New Lyme’s average commute is 35 minutes, against 22 minutes in Wisconsin’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 15% of the land in New Lyme is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. New Lyme has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to New Lyme: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Lyme, 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 Lyme.
New Lyme has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Half commute less than 26 miles. New Lyme’s income of the median household is $105,000. In New Lyme, 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Sparta (26%), La Crosse (14%) and Tomah (8%).
| New Lyme | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are just over one in ten residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 30% of residents (21% statewide). New Lyme’s median age stands at 47.4 years. Among adults 25 and older, 38% have a four-year degree or more, against 33% across Wisconsin.
| New Lyme | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| New Lyme | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is New Lyme’s year
In New Lyme, the midsummer high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
New Lyme has set aside 14.5% of its land for conservation
New Lyme’s trail network density comes in at 1.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy New Lyme is
For adults in New Lyme, the share who feel lonely is 31%. In New Lyme, 32% of adults get no exercise outside work, and 17% smoke cigarettes.
| New Lyme | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | New Lyme | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.1% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 5.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in New Lyme is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Compared with 53% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in New Lyme is higher. One declared disaster, in 2004, has brought federal aid to New Lyme households. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 46% come from inland flooding and 31% from cold waves.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about New Lyme
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of New Lyme; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 New Lyme residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave New Lyme for work
Where New Lyme’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About New Lyme
Town in Wisconsin, United States
New Lyme is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 193 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,119 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about New Lyme
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Lyme, WI a good place to live?
New Lyme has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.