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Dresser, WI
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,028
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
542
ZIP codes
0
Dresser and its ZIP codes
Dresser at a glance
- Dresser is about 5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,114 a year, 3% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,100 (26% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,068 a month.
Local data for Dresser, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dresser, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,114
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$1,068/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (333), Norwegian Americans (124), Mexican Americans (107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Dresser.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
How people get to work
Dresser, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dresser, 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
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dresser, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Dresser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix FallsCity | 3.4 mi | 5 |
| Taylors Falls, MNCity | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| OsceolaVillage | 4.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Shafer, MNCity | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| CenturiaVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Center City, MNCity | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Lindstrom, MNCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Scandia, MNCity | 12 mi | 34.9 |
| Star PrairieVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MilltownVillage | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Marine on St. Croix, MNCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| AmeryCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Chisago City, MNCity | 14 mi | 17.8 |
| SomersetVillage | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| LuckVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dresser, WI in?
- Dresser is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Dresser, WI?
- About 1,028 people live in Dresser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dresser?
- Nearby places include St. Croix Falls (3.4 mi), Taylors Falls, MN (3.8 mi), Osceola (4.1 mi), Shafer, MN (6 mi), Centuria (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023