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Laona, WI

Census-designated place in Forest County, Wisconsin.

Population

631

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

324

ZIP codes

0

Laona and its ZIP codes

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Laona at a glance

  • Laona is about 3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,261, 31% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,100 (52% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $556 a month.

Local data for Laona, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laona, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,261

Poverty rate

22.8%

Median home value

$128,100

Median rent

$556/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

5.3%

Median age

38.7

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Polish Americans (127), Irish Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone87.1%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.7%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laona, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 Laona, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

Cities near Laona

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WabenoCensus-designated place8.4 mi2.4
CrandonCity11 mi5.2
ArgonneCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
NewaldCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
GoodmanCensus-designated place16 mi1.7
Mole LakeCensus-designated place16 mi3.7
TownsendCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
Long LakeCensus-designated place19 mi0.3
LakewoodCensus-designated place20 mi2.8
Post LakeCensus-designated place22 mi7.2
DunbarCensus-designated place25 mi1.1
ElchoCensus-designated place27 mi1.2
MountainCensus-designated place28 mi6.7
White LakeVillage28 mi2.1
Summit LakeCensus-designated place29 mi0.8
Three LakesCensus-designated place30 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laona, WI in?
Laona is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Laona, WI?
About 631 people live in Laona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laona?
Nearby places include Wabeno (8.4 mi), Crandon (11 mi), Argonne (12 mi), Newald (12 mi), Goodman (16 mi).

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