ZoarWI
A town of 89.
Is Zoar a good place to live?
Zoar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
89 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Zoar: who provides what
Zoar is unincorporated, so Menominee 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Zoar.
Top of a low hazard risk in Zoar: cold waves
Of the losses FEMA expects in Zoar, 55% come from cold waves and 19% from inland flooding. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Zoar’s year
The peak summer temperature for Zoar comes to 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults feel lonely in Zoar than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
Nearly a quarter of Zoar adults report frequent mental distress, against 15% in Wisconsin’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Zoar. For adults in the town, the share who worry about having enough food is 30%. No town among the 358 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Zoar.
| Zoar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 30% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 10% | 14% |
| What stands out | Zoar | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.5% | 8.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 30.4% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Zoar
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Zoar; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Zoar residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Zoar
CDP in Wisconsin, United States
Zoar (Menominee: Saqnawehnaen) is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census. Zoar is located along Wisconsin Highway 47, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Neopit.
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- Area
- 8.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
Questions about Zoar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Zoar, WI a good place to live?
Zoar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.