Lorain town, Wisconsin
Lorain town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lorain town is a geographic entity located in Polk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 316. The land area covers 36.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 316 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±15.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 111 | ±23 | 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 | 147 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 111 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $208,600 | ±$18,856 |
| 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 | $75,750 | ±$14,999 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,213 | ±$8,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 132 | ±33 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±11.9% |
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 LORAIN
GUS Population: 319 (2024)
ID: 177644
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIR
318 345TH AVE, FREDERIC WI 54837-5400
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GUS Population: 45,831 (2024)
ID: 115032
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE MANAGER
100 POLK COUNTY PLZ, STE 170, BALSAM LAKE WI 54810-9082
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Frederic, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frederic, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Luck, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Luck, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Luck, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Shell Lake, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 127 OAK ST. W., FREDERIC, WI, 54837 |
(715) 327-4979
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THOMAS ST. ANGELO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1305 2ND AVE., CUMBERLAND, WI, 54829 |
(715) 822-2767
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LUCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 301 S. MAIN ST., LUCK, WI, 54853 |
(715) 472-2770
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SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 501 1ST ST., SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-2074
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LARSEN FAMILY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 7401 W. MAIN ST., WEBSTER, WI, 54893 |
(715) 866-7697
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MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 61 W. MAIN ST., MILLTOWN, WI, 54858 |
(715) 825-2313
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKS & BREAD BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 412 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 421 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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BALSAM LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 404 MAIN ST., BALSAM LAKE, WI, 54810 |
(715) 485-3215
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TURTLE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 301 MAPLE ST. S., TURTLE LAKE, WI, 54889 |
(715) 986-4618
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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 CUMBERLAND, WI US, located 13.9 miles from Lorain town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1° | 0.3° | 9.7° | 0.95" | 11.4" |
| February | 24.3° | 2.7° | 13.5° | 0.99" | 10.6" |
| March | 37.1° | 15.5° | 26.3° | 1.69" | 9.2" |
| April | 51.6° | 30.4° | 41.0° | 2.83" | 4.6" |
| May | 64.7° | 44.0° | 54.4° | 3.84" | 0.4" |
| June | 74.7° | 54.9° | 64.8° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.0° | 59.4° | 69.2° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.9° | 57.3° | 67.1° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.5° | 48.1° | 58.3° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.0° | 35.1° | 44.5° | 3.28" | 0.7" |
| November | 38.0° | 22.0° | 30.0° | 1.86" | 7.1" |
| December | 24.3° | 8.7° | 16.5° | 1.29" | 11.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Siren village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Barronett CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
| Frederic village | Village | 11.9 mi | — |
| Cumberland city | City | 13.4 mi | — |
| Luck village | Village | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5509545775. • 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.