NorthportWI
373 people live in this town, settled in 1859.
Is Northport a good place to live?
Only 5 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher typical journey to work than Northport. Northport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
373 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Northport: who provides what
Northport is unincorporated, so Waupaca County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Northport.
Northport has 0.3 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
1.7% of working residents work locally in Northport, below both the Wisconsin town median (8.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Jobs based in Northport grew to 65 in 2023, 49 more than in 2013. For half of commuters, work is under 21 miles away. The top destinations are New London (13%), Waupaca (9%) and Appleton (7%).
| Northport | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Northport has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in Northport break down as 46% from inland flooding and 29% from cold waves. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Northport has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high for Northport comes to 82°F, against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Northport is
The share of adults in Northport who have obesity: 39%. Of 32 CDC measures, Northport beats the Wisconsin average on 1 and trails it on 3. Among adults here, 13% have diabetes and 37% have high blood pressure.
| Northport | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Northport | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88% | 85.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.1% | 26.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Northport sells for about $380K
91% of households are owner-occupiers in Northport.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Northport
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Northport; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Northport residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Northport for work
Where Northport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Northport
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Northport is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Mukwa, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is on Wisconsin Highway 54, approximately two miles northwest of New London. As of the 2010 census, its population is 491.
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- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
Questions about Northport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Northport, WI a good place to live?
Northport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.