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Nelson, WI
Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
Population
381
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
0
Nelson and its ZIP codes
Nelson at a glance
- Nelson is about 2.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Nelson, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Nelson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,289
3,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,994 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nelson, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
465
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
36
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nelson, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Nelson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wabasha, MNCity | 3.8 mi | 8.2 |
| AlmaCity | 7.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Kellogg, MNCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PepinVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| StockholmVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DurandCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake City, MNCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| Buffalo CityCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| ArkansawCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CochraneVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GilmantonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Minneiska, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WaumandeeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Plum CityVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Maiden RockVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Frontenac, MNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nelson, WI in?
- Nelson is in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Nelson, WI?
- About 381 people live in Nelson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nelson?
- Nearby places include Wabasha, MN (3.8 mi), Alma (7.3 mi), Kellogg, MN (7.6 mi), Pepin (7.7 mi), Stockholm (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023