Is Willard a good place to live?
Willard has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
531 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Willard: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Willard, 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 Willard.
Most of Willard’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.1 jobs for each of them
In Willard, 16% of residents live below the poverty line. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Willard. Its middle household income stands at $66,000, against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Ladysmith (22%), Eau Claire (6%) and Hawkins (3%).
| Willard | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–10 | Grades 1–10 | 28 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
A typical Willard home is worth about $245K
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 7.6% in value. 85% of Willard households own their home, above both Wisconsin’s towns (74%) and U.S. towns (73%). For Willard, the midpoint rent is $1,031 a month.
| Willard | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,031 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Willard’s year
The range runs from 4° on a January night to 80° on a July afternoon, with about 42 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Willard, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2000, has brought federal aid to Willard households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of Willard’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Willard: 23% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Willard.
| Willard | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Willard | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Willard
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Willard; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Willard residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Willard for work
Where Willard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Willard
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Willard, WI a good place to live?
Willard has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.