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Cornell, WI
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,307
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
345
ZIP codes
0
Cornell and its ZIP codes
Cornell at a glance
- Cornell is about 3.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,192 a year, 29% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Cornell, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cornell, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,192
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$155,800
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (397), Norwegian Americans (107), Polish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chippewa County. PPP loans are for Cornell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,235
27,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,758
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$458M
FY 2026, $6,913 per person
How people get to work
Cornell, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cornell, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cornell, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Cornell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| Jim FallsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SheldonVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CadottVillage | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| BoydVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| ConrathVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BloomerCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| GilmanVillage | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| StanleyCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake WissotaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Chippewa FallsCity | 19 mi | 11.4 |
| New AuburnVillage | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| LadysmithCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| BruceVillage | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| LublinVillage | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Jump RiverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cornell, WI in?
- Cornell is in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Cornell, WI?
- About 1,307 people live in Cornell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cornell?
- Nearby places include Holcombe (5 mi), Jim Falls (9.8 mi), Sheldon (14 mi), Cadott (14 mi), Boyd (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023