Is Wascott a good place to live?
8.1% of residents are under 18 in Wascott, below both Wisconsin’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a higher median age than Wascott. 62% of the land in Wascott is conserved, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 3.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Douglas County Forest, at 39,834 acres with 16.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Wascott has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
912 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wascott: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wascott, 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 Wascott.
Wascott has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
40 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Douglas County Forest | 16.9 mi | 39,834 |
| 2. Brule River State Forest | 4.6 mi | 848 |
| 3. Totogatic Wild River | — | 192 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Correctional CenterLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Older than Wisconsin overall
People 65 and older are 39% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 8% of residents (21% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
35% women, 65% men
About 183 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.9 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 72% are men (WI 51%).
| Wascott | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.1% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Very low risk in Wascott, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Wascott is longer
The average trip to work in Wascott is 33 minutes. Most working residents leave Wascott for work: only 0% work in town. 11% of Wascott residents live below the poverty line.
| Wascott | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Wascott, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wascott has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Wascott’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Wascott stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
44% of adults have high blood pressure in Wascott. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Wascott. 41% of adults have obesity in Wascott.
| Wascott | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 16% |
| What stands out | Wascott | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.2% | 19% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Wascott
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wascott; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Wascott residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
40 miles of trails in Wascott
62.3% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
About Wascott
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Wascott is a town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 912 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Wascott is located in the town.
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- Area
- 141 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
- ZIP code
- 54890
Questions about Wascott
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wascott, WI a good place to live?
Wascott has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.