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Minocqua, WI
Census-designated place in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Population
497
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
687
ZIP codes
0
Minocqua and its ZIP codes
Minocqua at a glance
- Minocqua is about 6.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Minocqua, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Minocqua.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,389
17,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $9,453 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Minocqua, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 1°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minocqua, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Minocqua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| SaynerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Lac du FlambeauCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Boulder JunctionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| RhinelanderCity | 22 mi | 9.1 |
| Eagle RiverCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| TomahawkCity | 28 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minocqua, WI in?
- Minocqua is in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Minocqua, WI?
- About 497 people live in Minocqua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minocqua?
- Nearby places include Woodruff (1.2 mi), Lake Tomahawk (7.5 mi), Sayner (11 mi), Lac du Flambeau (12 mi), Boulder Junction (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023