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Cochrane, WI

Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Population

516

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

666

ZIP codes

0

Cochrane and its ZIP codes

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Cochrane at a glance

  • Cochrane is about 6.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,542, 14% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,700 (48% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $731 a month.

Local data for Cochrane, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cochrane, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,542

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$139,700

Median rent

$731/mo

Homeownership

77.4%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Polish Americans (56), Irish Americans (47).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Cochrane.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,289

3,456 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,353

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$120M

FY 2026, $8,994 per person

Buffalo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cochrane, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.3%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cochrane, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

465

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

36

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 8°F

35.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cochrane, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Cochrane

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buffalo CityCity1.2 mi1.9
Minneiska, MNCity3 mi0.5
AlmaCity8 mi5.3
WaumandeeCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.2
Rollingstone, MNCity8.9 mi0.4
Kellogg, MNCity9.8 mi0.3
Minnesota City, MNCity10 mi0.2
Fountain CityCity11 mi4.4
Goodview, MNCity12 mi2.2
Altura, MNCity13 mi3
Elba, MNCity13 mi1.9
Winona, MNCity14 mi19
Stockton, MNCity14 mi1.7
Wabasha, MNCity14 mi8.2
NelsonVillage15 mi1.4
DodgeCensus-designated place16 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cochrane, WI in?
Cochrane is in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Cochrane, WI?
About 516 people live in Cochrane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cochrane?
Nearby places include Buffalo City (1.2 mi), Minneiska, MN (3 mi), Alma (8 mi), Waumandee (8.2 mi), Rollingstone, MN (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023