Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 387.
Schoepke’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 1 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher median age than Schoepke. Schoepke has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Pelican Lake Hotel. Schoepke 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 1 old photo or paper going back to 1928 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Schoepke, 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 Schoepke.
People 65 and older are 42% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 3% of residents (21% statewide). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 63.5, men 62.4.
| Schoepke | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 36.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.8% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
0.6% of Schoepke working residents work locally, below both Wisconsin’s towns (8.3%) and U.S. towns (8%). The median household income in Schoepke is $63,000. The top destinations are Rhinelander (19%), Green Bay (5%) and Antigo (4%).
| Schoepke | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schoepke has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Schoepke’s July high is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
43% of Schoepke adults have high blood pressure. Only 2 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Schoepke. 22% of Schoepke adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Schoepke | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 78% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Schoepke | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4% | 5.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oneida County Memorial Forest | — | 12 |
| 2. Langlade County Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Schoepke
About 1 of every 100 Schoepke residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Schoepke’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Schoepke on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Schoepke is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 388 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Jennings, Lennox, Pelican Lake, and Pratt Junction are located in the town.
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Schoepke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
