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Boscobel, WI
City in Grant County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,242
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Boscobel and its ZIP codes
Boscobel at a glance
- Boscobel is about 9.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,071 a year, 30% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,400 (45% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $655 a month.
Local data for Boscobel, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boscobel, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,071
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (974), Irish Americans (449), Norwegian Americans (303).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Boscobel.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,231
17,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $6,138 per person
How people get to work
Boscobel, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boscobel, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
64
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boscobel, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Boscobel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodmanVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue RiverVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| SteubenVillage | 8.3 mi | 6.2 |
| WauzekaVillage | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Bell CenterVillage | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| FennimoreCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| MuscodaVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Gays MillsVillage | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Mount HopeVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| BoazVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| EastmanVillage | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Mount SterlingVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Soldiers GroveVillage | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| HighlandVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MontfortVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boscobel, WI in?
- Boscobel is in Grant County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Boscobel, WI?
- About 3,242 people live in Boscobel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boscobel?
- Nearby places include Woodman (6.2 mi), Blue River (7.1 mi), Steuben (8.3 mi), Wauzeka (11 mi), Bell Center (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023