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Downing, WI
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Population
271
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
0
Downing and its ZIP codes
Local data for Downing, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunn County. PPP loans are for Downing.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
18,155 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,534
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,899 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Downing, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downing, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Downing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood CityCity | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| BoycevilleVillage | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.9 |
| WilsonVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| KnappVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| WheelerVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BaldwinVillage | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Tainter LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.5 |
| Clear LakeVillage | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 15 mi | 4 |
| RidgelandVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MenomonieCity | 16 mi | 13.8 |
| Deer ParkVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HammondVillage | 16 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downing, WI in?
- Downing is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Downing, WI?
- About 271 people live in Downing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downing?
- Nearby places include Glenwood City (2.4 mi), Boyceville (4.4 mi), Emerald (6.8 mi), Wilson (7.1 mi), Knapp (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023