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Owen, WI
City in Clark County, Wisconsin.
Population
920
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Owen and its ZIP codes
Owen at a glance
- Owen is about 3.7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,250 a year, 21% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (47% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $685 a month.
Local data for Owen, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Owen, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,250
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$685/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (395), Irish Americans (72), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Owen.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,555
11,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,674
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
How people get to work
Owen, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled18.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owen, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
581
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Owen, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Owen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WitheeVillage | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CurtissVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ThorpCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| LublinVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| AbbotsfordCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| DorchesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| ColbyCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| UnityVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| LoyalCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| StetsonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MedfordCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| StanleyCity | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| SpencerVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| GilmanVillage | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| WhittleseyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owen, WI in?
- Owen is in Clark County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Owen, WI?
- About 920 people live in Owen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owen?
- Nearby places include Withee (1.3 mi), Curtiss (6.8 mi), Thorp (11 mi), Lublin (12 mi), Abbotsford (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023