Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 153, settled in 1888.
Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower July high than Pence. 60% of the land in Pence is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Iron County Forest, at 13,575 acres. Pence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pence, 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 Pence.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Iron County Forest | 0.3 mi | 13,575 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Pence for work: only 1% work in town. Pence’s median household income is $62,000, against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Pence’s average trip to work is 21 minutes.
| Pence | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The January low in Pence is 3°F. Pence has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Pence beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Pence.
| Pence | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Pence | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pence
About 1 of every 100 Pence residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Pence’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Pence is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Pence is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Germania is also located in the town.
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Pence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.