Anderson town, Wisconsin
Anderson town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Anderson town is a geographic entity located in Burnett County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 432. The land area covers 62.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 432 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 171 | ±48 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 323 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 171 | ±48 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 152 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $163,100 | ±$28,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,250 | ±$1,055 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,042 | ±$24,753 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,966 | ±$5,015 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | ±10.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.1% | ±16.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 181 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.3% | ±10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 429 (2024)
ID: 212150
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
20723 E RIVER RD, GRANTSBURG WI 54840-7524
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GUS Population: 17,187 (2024)
ID: 194207
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
7410 COUNTY ROAD K, 111, SIREN WI 54872-9067
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | RUSH CITY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | NORTH BRANCH, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | NORTH BRANCH, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTH BRANCH, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | PINE CITY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Grantsburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Luck, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Luck, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pine Technical & Community College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063 |
3206295100
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GRANTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 415 S. ROBERT ST., GRANTSBURG, WI, 54840 |
(715) 463-2244
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Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School
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College | 20.4 mi away | 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd, Center City, MN, 55012-0011 |
8882577800
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RUSH CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 240 W. FOURTH ST., RUSH CITY, MN, 55069 |
(320) 358-3948
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PINE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 300 5TH ST. SE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, PINE CITY, MN, 55063 |
(320) 629-6403
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FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 127 OAK ST. W., FREDERIC, WI, 54837 |
(715) 327-4979
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NORTH BRANCH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 6355 379TH ST., NORTH BRANCH, MN, 55056 |
(651) 674-8443
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LUCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 301 S. MAIN ST., LUCK, WI, 54853 |
(715) 472-2770
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MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 61 W. MAIN ST., MILLTOWN, WI, 54858 |
(715) 825-2313
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CENTURIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 409 4TH ST., CENTURIA, WI, 54824 |
(715) 646-2630
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GRANTSBURG, WI US, located 8.2 miles from Anderson town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2° | 1.2° | 11.7° | 0.86" | 10.8" |
| February | 28.2° | 5.0° | 16.6° | 0.90" | 8.9" |
| March | 41.1° | 17.8° | 29.5° | 1.58" | 8.4" |
| April | 55.5° | 30.7° | 43.1° | 2.85" | 3.5" |
| May | 69.1° | 43.5° | 56.3° | 4.06" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.1° | 53.4° | 65.8° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 58.0° | 70.2° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 55.8° | 68.1° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 47.3° | 59.8° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.5° | 35.1° | 46.3° | 3.17" | 0.5" |
| November | 40.7° | 22.3° | 31.5° | 1.81" | 8.1" |
| December | 27.2° | 9.5° | 18.4° | 1.37" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Rush City city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Grantsburg village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Harris city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| North Branch city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
| Pine City city | City | 14.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5501301900. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.