VanDyneWisconsinDowntownWIS175, 2011
Van Dyne’s story
160 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1980 on.
- 1866Van Dyne is settled
Van DyneWI
The town, settled in 1866, counts 752 residents.
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
752
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$334K
Census ACS
Household income
$130K
median
Median age
16.1
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
Is Van Dyne a good place to live?
2.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Van Dyne, against 32% in Wisconsin’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower median age than Van Dyne. Van Dyne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
752 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Van Dyne: who provides what
Van Dyne is unincorporated, so Fond du Lac County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAshwood Grove EdgewaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFond du Lac CountyFond du Lac County provides services here
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 Friendship ClerkTown of Friendship (Fond du Lac County); contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5497954979 100%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 Van Dyne.
Natural hazards
Van Dyne has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Van Dyne’s risk rating from FEMA is 16 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 47% come from inland flooding and 19% from cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Van Dyne has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For half of commuters, work is under 11 miles away. The typical household income for Van Dyne comes to $130,000. The top destinations are Fond du Lac (25%), Oshkosh (17%) and Rosendale (4%).
0%work in town
| Van Dyne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Van Dyne0%
Fond du Lac25%
Oshkosh17%
Rosendale4%
Lomira3%
11 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Van Dyne
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Van Dyne: four seasons and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high in Van Dyne is 82°F.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–29°
Spring35–55°
Summer58–80°
Fall39–58°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Van Dyne is
In Van Dyne, 44% of adults have obesity. 30% of adults in Van Dyne sleep under 7 hours; 20% binge drink.
| Van Dyne | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Van Dyne | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 64.7% | 69.4% |
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac
8.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$356Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in August
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 25 attractions →Lake Winnebago and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Van Dyne. Close and well known come first.
10 mi LakeLake Winnebago
8 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
31 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State Forest
26 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the Castle9 mi Zoo & aquariumMenominee Park Zoo
11 mi MuseumOshkosh Public MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · The History Museum at the Castle: Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Oshkosh Public Museum: The original uploader was Royalbroil at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Van Dyne
15pages on Van Dyne
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Van Dyne
Moraine Park Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fond du Lac8 mi$4,819 in-state tuitionMarian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fond Du Lac8.4 mi$35,178 tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-OshkoshUniversity or college · Public · Oshkosh10 mi$8,532 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Van Dyne residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Van Dyne for work
Where Van Dyne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Van Dyne
0%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Van Dyne
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Van Dyne is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the town of Friendship, in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 292. The road traveling north-south through the community was part of the Yellowstone Trail and later Wisconsin Highway 175; it is now a county highway.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- ZIP code
- 54979
Questions about Van Dyne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Van Dyne, WI a good place to live?
Van Dyne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.