Fern town, Wisconsin
Fern town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fern town is a geographic entity located in Florence County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 194. The land area covers 33.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 194 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 67.9 yrs | ±14 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 87 | ±41 | 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 | 316 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 87 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 229 | ±47 |
| Median Home Value | $301,500 | ±$98,925 |
| 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 | $83,510 | ±$4,680 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,508 | ±$20,486 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±19.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 52 | ±19 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±22.3% |
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 FERN
GUS Population: 189 (2024)
ID: 177433
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 290, FLORENCE WI 54121-0290
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GUS Population: 4,673 (2024)
ID: 177060
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 410, FLORENCE WI 54121-0410
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | KINGSFORD, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | KINGSFORD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Florence, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Florence, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Florence, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Goodman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Goodman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 400 OLIVE AVE., FLORENCE, WI, 54121 |
(715) 528-3094
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DICKINSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 401 IRON MOUNTAIN STREET, IRON MOUNTAIN, MI, 49801 |
(906) 774-1218
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GOODMAN LIBRARY STATION BRANCH
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Library | 15.0 mi away | NO. 1 FALCON CREST, GOODMAN, WI, 54125 |
(715) 336-2575
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CRYSTAL FALLS DISTRICT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 237 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CRYSTAL FALLS, MI, 49920 |
(906) 875-3344
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NIAGARA BRANCH
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 1029 ROOSEVELT RD., NIAGARA, WI, 54151 |
(715) 251-3236
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WEST IRON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 116 WEST GENESEE STREET, IRON RIVER, MI, 49935 |
(906) 265-2831
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NORTH DICKINSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | W6588 M-69, FELCH, MI, 49831 |
(906) 542-7230
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SOLOMONSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 620 SECTION STREET, NORWAY, MI, 49870 |
(906) 563-8617
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EDITH EVANS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.3 mi away | 5216 FOREST AVE., LAONA, WI, 54541 |
(715) 674-4751
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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 FLORENCE, WI US, located 8.2 miles from Fern town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9° | 3.2° | 12.6° | 1.02" | 14.3" |
| February | 26.1° | 4.1° | 15.1° | 0.96" | 13.9" |
| March | 36.8° | 14.0° | 25.4° | 1.45" | 9.4" |
| April | 49.5° | 27.3° | 38.4° | 2.58" | 8.6" |
| May | 63.8° | 40.0° | 51.9° | 3.32" | 0.3" |
| June | 73.2° | 50.0° | 61.6° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.5° | 54.5° | 66.0° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.5° | 52.6° | 64.0° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.6° | 44.9° | 56.3° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| October | 53.8° | 33.8° | 43.8° | 3.41" | 1.3" |
| November | 38.8° | 23.0° | 30.9° | 1.85" | 5.6" |
| December | 27.1° | 11.3° | 19.2° | 1.41" | 12.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Kingsford city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
| Alpha village | Village | 13.9 mi | — |
| Long Lake CDP | CDP | 14.4 mi | — |
| Iron Mountain city | City | 14.9 mi | — |
| Goodman CDP | CDP | 15.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5503725675. • 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.