Wolf RiverWI
A town of 808.
Is Wolf River a good place to live?
Wolf River’s average commute is 40 minutes, above both the Wisconsin town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher midpoint age than Wolf River. 55% of the land in Wolf River is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Langlade County Forest, at 27 acres. Wolf River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
808 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Wolf River: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wolf River, 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 Wolf River.
Wolf River keeps nearly a third of its land conserved
Trails total 160 miles in 1 park or preserve. For Wolf River, the concentration of trails is 1.4 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Langlade County Forest | 0.1 mi | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The biggest natural risk in Wolf River is cold waves, at a very low overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Wolf River, 50% come from cold waves and 35% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Wolf River stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
Since 2013, Wolf River has lost 93 jobs, to 46 in 2023. 16% of residents live below the poverty line locally. Commuting out is the norm locally: 3% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Antigo (17%), White Lake (10%) and Wausau (4%).
| Wolf River | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Wolf River
In July, afternoons reach 78°; in January, nights fall to 5°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Wolf River’s adults have diabetes
In Wolf River, 43% of adults have high blood pressure. Only 6 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Wolf River. CDC measures, 32 in all: Wolf River beats Wisconsin on 4 and trails on 14.
| Wolf River | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Wolf River | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.5% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.5% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Wolf River
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wolf River; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Wolf River residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
97% of working residents leave Wolf River for work
Where Wolf River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Wolf River
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wolf River, WI a good place to live?
Wolf River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.