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Elcho, WI
Census-designated place in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
Population
207
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
0
Elcho and its ZIP codes
Elcho at a glance
- Elcho is 64% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Elcho, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Langlade County. PPP loans are for Elcho.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,097
7,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,356
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $8,876 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elcho, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 4°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elcho, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Elcho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Summit LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Post LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Mole LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| CrandonCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| RhinelanderCity | 18 mi | 9.1 |
| AntigoCity | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| ArgonneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| WabenoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| TomahawkCity | 26 mi | 7.9 |
| LaonaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| White LakeVillage | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| AniwaVillage | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| TownsendCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elcho, WI in?
- Elcho is in Langlade County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Elcho, WI?
- About 207 people live in Elcho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elcho?
- Nearby places include Summit Lake (3.8 mi), Post Lake (4.6 mi), Mole Lake (10 mi), Crandon (17 mi), Rhinelander (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023