Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Ontario. Charles Lord House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ontario has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Ontario beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 179 in 1880, 534 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ontario, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Ontario.
At $50,000, Ontario’s median household income is against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Ontario grew to 60 in 2023, 31 more than in 2013. Most working residents leave Ontario for work: only 1% work in town.
| Ontario | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Ontario home is worth about $237,000, up 8.1% in a year, 30% below the Wisconsin typical home. 83% of Ontario households own their home, above both Wisconsin’s towns (74%) and U.S. towns (73%).
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Ontario has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Ontario’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
20% of Ontario adults smoke cigarettes. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Ontario. 19% of Ontario adults binge drink.
| Ontario | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | Ontario | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.6% | 12.1% |
| More smokers | 20.3% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ontario.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Ontario; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Ontario residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Ontario’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Ontario is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 534 at the 2020 census.
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Ontario has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.