Big Bend town, Wisconsin
Big Bend town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Bend town is a geographic entity located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 418. The land area covers 32.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 418 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.3 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 211 | ±33 | 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 | 493 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 211 | ±33 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 282 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $254,500 | ±$76,908 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,063 | ±$273 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,813 | ±$13,027 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,698 | ±$6,271 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±23 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 202 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±6.5% |
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: 410 (2024)
ID: 188050
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
W14044 ISLAND LAKE RD, WEYERHAEUSER WI 54895-9669
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GUS Population: 14,168 (2024)
ID: 209768
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY BOARD CHAIR
311 MINER AVE, STE C130, LADYSMITH WI 54848-1862
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Big Bend | PK-06 | Big Bend, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bruce, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bruce, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bruce, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Holcombe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Holcombe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ladysmith, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northwood Technical College
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College | 21.9 mi away | 1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI, 54868 |
8002439482
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BRUCE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 102 W. RIVER AVE., BRUCE, WI, 54819 |
(715) 868-2005
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RUSK COUNTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 418 CORBETT AVE. W., LADYSMITH, WI, 54848 |
(715) 532-2604
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CORNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 117 N. THIRD ST., CORNELL, WI, 54732 |
(715) 239-3709
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CALHOUN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 321 MOORE ST., CHETEK, WI, 54728 |
(715) 924-3195
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G.E. BLESKACEK FAMILY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 1519 17TH AVE., BLOOMER, WI, 54724 |
(715) 568-2384
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 506 MAIN ST., CAMERON, WI, 54822 |
(715) 458-2267
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CLARELLA HACKETT JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | E9311 COUNTY RD. I, SAND CREEK, WI, 54765 |
(715) 658-1269
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RICE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 2 E. MARSHALL ST., RICE LAKE, WI, 54868 |
(715) 234-4861
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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 WEYERHAEUSER 1N, WI US, located 7.9 miles from Big Bend town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7° | 5.3° | 14.0° | 0.90" | 11.5" |
| February | 28.0° | 8.3° | 18.2° | 1.10" | 7.3" |
| March | 41.2° | 20.0° | 30.6° | 2.19" | 9.9" |
| April | 55.8° | 32.3° | 44.0° | 2.99" | 3.2" |
| May | 68.0° | 43.9° | 55.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.5° | 53.1° | 64.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.7° | 57.6° | 69.1° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.3° | 55.6° | 67.0° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 47.7° | 59.5° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.8° | 36.3° | 46.5° | 3.15" | 1.2" |
| November | 40.2° | 23.9° | 32.1° | 2.04" | 9.0" |
| December | 27.1° | 11.7° | 19.4° | 1.31" | 7.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weyerhaeuser village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Bruce village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Holcombe CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
| Ladysmith city | City | 14.4 mi | — |
| New Auburn village | Village | 14.7 mi | — |
| Conrath village | Village | 15.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5510707175. • 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.