RossWI
A town of 132.
Is Ross a good place to live?
35% of residents are 65 or older in Ross, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Only 4 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher median age than Ross. Ross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
132 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ross: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ross, 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 Ross.
Very low risk in Ross, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
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In Ross, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Ross has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Ross is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median household income in Ross is lower than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
Ross’ median household income is $47,000. Jobs based in Ross grew to 54 in 2023, 33 more than in 2013. Ross’ average trip to work is 29 minutes.
| Ross | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Ross stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Ross. Only 9 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Ross. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Ross.
| Ross | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Ross | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88% | 85.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Ross
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ross; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Ross residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Ross
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Ross is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 132 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Newald is located in the town.
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- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,558 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Ross
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ross, WI a good place to live?
Ross has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.