ShanagoldenWI
A town of 127, settled in 1903.
Is Shanagolden a good place to live?
Shanagolden’s median age is 61 years, above both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower January low than Shanagolden. 75% of the land in Shanagolden is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Shanagolden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
127 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Shanagolden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shanagolden, 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 Shanagolden.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Shanagolden
26 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The median household income in Shanagolden is lower than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
The median household income in Shanagolden is $48,000. Most working residents leave Shanagolden for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Shanagolden is 20 minutes.
| Shanagolden | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Shanagolden
Shanagolden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Shanagolden’s July high is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Shanagolden
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of Shanagolden’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
15% of Shanagolden adults have diabetes. Only 3 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Shanagolden. 41% of Shanagolden adults have obesity.
| Shanagolden | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Shanagolden | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.3% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Shanagolden
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shanagolden; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Shanagolden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Shanagolden for work
Where Shanagolden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shanagolden
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Shanagolden is a town in Ashland County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 131 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Shanagolden is located in the town.
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- Area
- 90 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,506 ft
Questions about Shanagolden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shanagolden, WI a good place to live?
Shanagolden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.