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Crandon, WI

City in Forest County, Wisconsin.

Population

1,365

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

261

ZIP codes

0

Crandon and its ZIP codes

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Crandon at a glance

  • Crandon is about 2.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $42,784 a year, 45% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (49% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $654 a month.

Local data for Crandon, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Crandon, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,784

Poverty rate

20.9%

Median home value

$136,500

Median rent

$654/mo

Homeownership

68.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.9%

Median age

44.0

Average commute

18.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (417), Irish Americans (101), Polish Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forest County. PPP loans are for Crandon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,054

3,222 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,621

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$91.12M

FY 2026, $9,927 per person

Forest County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.5%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Crandon, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

344

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

73° / 4°F

34.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Crandon, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.4%

U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities near Crandon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ArgonneCensus-designated place6.2 mi0.6
Mole LakeCensus-designated place7.3 mi3.7
LaonaCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
Post LakeCensus-designated place13 mi7.2
WabenoCensus-designated place14 mi2.4
NewaldCensus-designated place15 mi0.8
ElchoCensus-designated place17 mi1.2
Summit LakeCensus-designated place20 mi0.8
Three LakesCensus-designated place21 mi2.8
Long LakeCensus-designated place22 mi0.3
TownsendCensus-designated place23 mi0.5
RhinelanderCity25 mi9.1
LakewoodCensus-designated place26 mi2.8
GoodmanCensus-designated place27 mi1.7
White LakeVillage29 mi2.1
Eagle RiverCity30 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Crandon, WI in?
Crandon is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Crandon, WI?
About 1,365 people live in Crandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Crandon?
Nearby places include Argonne (6.2 mi), Mole Lake (7.3 mi), Laona (11 mi), Post Lake (13 mi), Wabeno (14 mi).

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