Argonne town, Wisconsin
Argonne town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Argonne town is a geographic entity located in Forest County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 571. The land area covers 107.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 571 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 197 | ±25 | 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 | 394 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 197 | ±25 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 197 | ±45 |
| Median Home Value | $166,700 | ±$10,083 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,432 | ±$5,096 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,398 | ±$3,378 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 234 | ±46 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.8% | ±6.9% |
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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TOWN OF ARGONNE
GUS Population: 571 (2024)
ID: 177447
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRPERSON
8842 BLACK BEAR AVE, ARGONNE WI 54511-9184
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GUS Population: 9,506 (2024)
ID: 136504
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 E MADISON ST, CRANDON WI 54520-1414
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Education
Listing 3 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Three Lakes, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Three Lakes, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Three Lakes, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDWARD U. DEMMER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 6961 W. SCHOOL ST., THREE LAKES, WI, 54562 |
(715) 546-3391
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CRANDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 110 W. POLK ST., CRANDON, WI, 54520 |
(715) 478-3784
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EDITH EVANS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 5216 FOREST AVE., LAONA, WI, 54541 |
(715) 674-4751
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WALTER E. OLSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 203 N. MAIN STREET, EAGLE RIVER, WI, 54521 |
(715) 479-8070
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ELEANOR ELLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 4495 TOWN HALL RD., PHELPS, WI, 54554 |
(715) 545-2887
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WEST IRON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 116 WEST GENESEE STREET, IRON RIVER, MI, 49935 |
(906) 265-2831
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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 LAONA 6 SW, WI US, located 20.2 miles from Argonne town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7° | 4.0° | 11.8° | 1.34" | 16.4" |
| February | 24.3° | 5.7° | 15.0° | 1.25" | 12.6" |
| March | 35.9° | 16.0° | 26.0° | 1.88" | 13.7" |
| April | 49.2° | 28.1° | 38.7° | 3.11" | 9.5" |
| May | 63.1° | 40.6° | 51.8° | 3.78" | 0.8" |
| June | 70.0° | 50.5° | 60.2° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 73.4° | 55.0° | 64.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 71.4° | 53.5° | 62.4° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 63.7° | 45.9° | 54.8° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 52.3° | 34.6° | 43.4° | 3.31" | 2.3" |
| November | 36.9° | 22.7° | 29.8° | 2.07" | 9.3" |
| December | 25.1° | 11.2° | 18.1° | 1.74" | 15.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newald CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Argonne CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Long Lake CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Three Lakes CDP | CDP | 14.9 mi | — |
| Crandon city | City | 15.9 mi | — |
| Laona CDP | CDP | 18.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504102625. • 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.