SampsonWI
A town of 997.
Is Sampson a good place to live?
Sampson’s median age is 56.1 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 6 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Sampson. 22% of the land in Sampson is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Chippewa County Forest, at 5,137 acres with 5.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Sampson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
997 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sampson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sampson, 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 Sampson.
Sampson has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Sampson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (17%), Bloomer (15%) and Chippewa Falls (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
| Sampson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Sampson has set aside 21.6% of its land for conservation
24 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area | 13.3 mi | 3,287 |
| 2. Chippewa County Forest | 5.5 mi | 5,137 |
| 3. Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve | 4.6 mi | 3,934 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Older than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 30% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide). 16% of residents are under 18 in Sampson. Sampson has grown 2.8% since 2020, to 997 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Sampson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 30% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 16% | 21% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
About 122 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Sampson | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.2% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
In Sampson, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Sampson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Sampson’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Sampson is
Sampson beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 42% of Sampson adults have obesity.
| Sampson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Sampson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Sampson, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Sampson
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sampson; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Sampson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Sampson for work
Where Sampson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sampson
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Sampson is a town in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 972 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 68 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,079 ft
Questions about Sampson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sampson, WI a good place to live?
Sampson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.