Albin Johnson Log House · National Register of Historic Places
Spirit’s story
146 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Spirit is settled
SpiritWI
A town of 303, settled in 1880.
4 bordering townsMap →
Albin Johnson Log House · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0
Population
303
2025 Census estimate · +3.4% since 2020
Median home value
$252K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
55.8
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Spirit a good place to live?
Spirit’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both Wisconsin’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher median age than Spirit. Albin Johnson Log House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Spirit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
303 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
KnoxRib LakeHillTomahawkSpirit
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Spirit: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Spirit, and how to reach them.
PowerPrice Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Spirit’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPrentice School DistrictRib Lake School District2 districts serve Spirit; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Spirit ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54459, 54513, 54470, 5456454459 71% · 54513 19% · 54470 9% · 54564 1%Census 2020
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 Spirit.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Spirit’s workers commute out
The top destinations are Phillips (20%), Prentice (6%) and Medford (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
0%work in town
| Spirit | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Spirit0%
Phillips20%
Prentice6%
Medford6%
Tomahawk5%
25 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Spirit
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Spirit faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide). 28% of Spirit residents are 65 or older, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. 14% of residents are under 18 in Spirit.
55.8median age · WI 40.2
| Spirit | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 28% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 32% | 29% |
SpiritWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school36%
Some college18%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.3 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 71% are men (WI 51%). Median age: women 56.4, men 53.4.
| Spirit | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 23.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.6% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Spirit, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Spirit has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Spirit is 78°F.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring29–51°
Summer54–76°
Fall34–53°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 23
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Spirit than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
14% of Spirit adults have diabetes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Spirit. 42% of Spirit adults have obesity.
| Spirit | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Spirit | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.9% | 85.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.1% | 9.9% |
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital
18.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.1%conserved
0.1%
conserved · 19 of 26,435 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Taylor County Forest | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Spirit
17pages on Spirit
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Spirit; the nearest are
Nicolet Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rhinelander34.9 mi$4,793 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUniversity or college · Public · Stevens Point66.9 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Spirit residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Spirit for work
Where Spirit’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Spirit
0%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Spirit
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Spirit is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 292 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Spirit is located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,647 ft
Questions about Spirit
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Spirit, WI a good place to live?
Spirit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.