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Oliver, WI
Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Population
462
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
0
Oliver and its ZIP codes
Oliver at a glance
- Oliver is about 2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Oliver, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Oliver.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,570
15,643 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,924 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oliver, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 6°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oliver, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Oliver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SuperiorVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SuperiorCity | 5.6 mi | 36.6 |
| Proctor, MNCity | 6.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Duluth, MNCity | 8.8 mi | 71.7 |
| Carlton, MNCity | 9.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Wrenshall, MNCity | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Esko, MNCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Hermantown, MNCity | 11 mi | 34.4 |
| Scanlon, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Cloquet, MNCity | 15 mi | 35.2 |
| Rice Lake, MNCity | 17 mi | 32.7 |
| Mahnomen, MNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| PoplarVillage | 20 mi | 11.9 |
| Big Lake, MNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| Mahtowa, MNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10.6 |
| Brookston, MNCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oliver, WI in?
- Oliver is in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Oliver, WI?
- About 462 people live in Oliver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oliver?
- Nearby places include Superior (3.9 mi), Superior (5.6 mi), Proctor, MN (6.9 mi), Duluth, MN (8.8 mi), Carlton, MN (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023