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Babcock, WI
Census-designated place in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
95
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
0
Babcock and its ZIP codes
Babcock at a glance
- Babcock is 72% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Babcock, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Babcock.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,574
35,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $19,410 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Babcock, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
96
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Babcock, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Babcock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| PittsvilleCity | 9 mi | 2 |
| NekoosaCity | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Port EdwardsVillage | 13 mi | 6 |
| VesperVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 15 mi | 13.9 |
| ArpinVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| BironVillage | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| NecedahVillage | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| RudolphVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| ArkdaleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| AuburndaleVillage | 23 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Babcock, WI in?
- Babcock is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Babcock, WI?
- About 95 people live in Babcock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Babcock?
- Nearby places include Ceex Haci (7.2 mi), Pittsville (9 mi), Nekoosa (9.7 mi), Port Edwards (13 mi), Vesper (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023