Dewhurst town, Wisconsin
Dewhurst town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dewhurst town is a geographic entity located in Clark County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 354. The land area covers 35.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 354 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 133 | ±24 | 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 | 403 | ±58 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 133 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 270 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $292,900 | ±$109,826 |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,083 | ±$16,469 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,822 | ±$32,999 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±9.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 109 | ±24 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.5% | ±6.2% |
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 DEWHURST
GUS Population: 352 (2024)
ID: 177362
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
N235 COUNTY ROAD J, MERRILLAN WI 54754-7907
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GUS Population: 34,801 (2024)
ID: 177054
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY BOARD CHAIR
517 COURT ST, NEILLSVILLE WI 54456-1971
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Black River Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Granton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Granton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Merrillan, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Alma Center, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Neillsville, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEILLSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 409 HEWETT ST., NEILLSVILLE, WI, 54456 |
(715) 743-2558
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BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 222 FILLMORE ST., BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI, 54615 |
(715) 284-4112
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FAIRCHILD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 208 HURON ST., FAIRCHILD, WI, 54741 |
(715) 334-4007
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GRANTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 217 N. MAIN ST., GRANTON, WI, 54436 |
(715) 238-5250
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 420 2ND ST., TAYLOR, WI, 54659 |
(715) 662-2310
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GREENWOOD AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 102 N. MAIN ST., GREENWOOD, WI, 54437 |
(715) 267-7103
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LOYAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 214 N. MAIN ST., LOYAL, WI, 54446 |
(715) 255-8189
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AUGUSTA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.3 mi away | 113 N. STONE ST., AUGUSTA, WI, 54722 |
(715) 286-2070
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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 NEILLSVILLE 3ESE, WI US, located 11.4 miles from Dewhurst town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 5.4° | 14.4° | 1.11" | 9.1" |
| February | 28.7° | 8.2° | 18.4° | 1.08" | 9.4" |
| March | 41.0° | 19.8° | 30.4° | 1.74" | 7.7" |
| April | 55.4° | 31.9° | 43.6° | 3.26" | 2.7" |
| May | 67.8° | 43.7° | 55.7° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.6° | 53.9° | 65.2° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 57.6° | 69.0° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 55.6° | 66.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.8° | 47.3° | 59.1° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 36.0° | 46.8° | 3.08" | 0.4" |
| November | 41.9° | 24.4° | 33.1° | 1.80" | 3.4" |
| December | 28.9° | 12.7° | 20.8° | 1.44" | 10.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Merrillan village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Mission CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Humbird CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Alma Center village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Sand Pillow CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5501920025. • 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.