Edgewater town, Wisconsin
Edgewater town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Edgewater town is a geographic entity located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 595. The land area covers 46.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 595 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 231 | ±36 | 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 | 795 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 231 | ±36 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 564 | ±107 |
| Median Home Value | $282,300 | ±$41,807 |
| 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 | $91,477 | ±$8,449 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,182 | ±$7,901 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±9.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 53 | ±42 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 183 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±5.5% |
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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TOWN OF EDGEWATER
GUS Population: 598 (2024)
ID: 115275
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIR
16638W W STATE ROAD 48, BIRCHWOOD WI 54817
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GUS Population: 18,835 (2024)
ID: 115034
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
10610 MAIN ST, STE 10, HAYWARD WI 54843-6584
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Birchwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Haugen, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Rice Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Rice Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rice Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Rice Lake, 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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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
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College | 18.1 mi away | 13466 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI, 54843 |
7156344790100
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RICE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 2 E. MARSHALL ST., RICE LAKE, WI, 54868 |
(715) 234-4861
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Northwood Technical College
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI, 54868 |
8002439482
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LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 13466 W. TREPANIA RD., HAYWARD, WI, 54843 |
(715) 634-4790
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BRUCE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 102 W. RIVER AVE., BRUCE, WI, 54819 |
(715) 868-2005
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SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 501 1ST ST., SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-2074
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 421 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKS & BREAD BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 412 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SHERMAN & RUTH WEISS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 10788 STATE HWY. 27/77, HAYWARD, WI, 54843 |
(715) 634-2161
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 506 MAIN ST., CAMERON, WI, 54822 |
(715) 458-2267
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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 COUDERAY 7 W, WI US, located 7.5 miles from Edgewater town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7° | 2.1° | 11.9° | 1.30" | 11.3" |
| February | 26.9° | 4.4° | 15.7° | 1.48" | 15.6" |
| March | 39.3° | 17.4° | 28.3° | 2.24" | 12.2" |
| April | 52.8° | 29.3° | 41.1° | 3.52" | 6.0" |
| May | 67.0° | 40.0° | 53.5° | 4.62" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.0° | 50.9° | 63.0° | 5.30" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 55.1° | 67.2° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.7° | 53.0° | 64.9° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 45.5° | 57.2° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.3° | 33.8° | 44.6° | 3.77" | 1.3" |
| November | 39.4° | 22.3° | 30.8° | 2.26" | 6.5" |
| December | 26.8° | 10.4° | 18.6° | 1.89" | 14.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Reserve CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Stone Lake CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
| Couderay village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
| Exeland village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
| Radisson village | Village | 13.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5511322625. • 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.