WhittleseyWI
A town of 77, settled in 1882.
Is Whittlesey a good place to live?
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Whittlesey, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Whittlesey. Whittlesey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
77 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Whittlesey.
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Whittlesey
The peak summer temperature in Whittlesey is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Whittlesey’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Just over a fifth of Whittlesey adults say their health is fair or poor. Only 7 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Whittlesey. In Whittlesey, 44% of adults have obesity, and 34% get no exercise outside work. This Wisconsin town beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| Whittlesey | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Whittlesey | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Whittlesey has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Just over three fifths of Whittlesey’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 23%. Compared with 57% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A home in Whittlesey sells for about $99K at the median
81% of households live in a home they own in Whittlesey.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0% of Whittlesey is conserved land
For Whittlesey, the concentration of trails is 0.8 miles per square mile. Trails run 0.9 miles in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 7 acres locally.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whittlesey Lions Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Whittlesey
Moving to Whittlesey: who provides what
Whittlesey is unincorporated, so Taylor County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Whittlesey; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Whittlesey residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Whittlesey
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
Whittlesey is a census-designated place in the town of Chelsea, Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, Whittlesey had a population of 97. The community of Whittlesey was started in the 1870s when the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company built its line up through the forests, heading for Ashland. The railroad placed a station seven miles north of Medford where the line touched the Little Black River. It named the station Whittlesey, probably for Asaph Whittlesey, an early state legislator from Ashland, or possibly for geologist Charles Whittlesey who surveyed the area. Several sawmills operated in Whittlesey starting in the 1880s. One built a 240-foot dam across the ri…
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,476 ft
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