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Pence, WI
Census-designated place in Iron County, Wisconsin.
Population
149
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
0
Pence and its ZIP codes
Pence at a glance
- Pence is 28% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iron County. PPP loans are for Pence.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,728
1,615 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.95M
FY 2026, $9,768 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pence, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
428
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 3°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pence, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Pence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontrealCity | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Iron BeltCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| HurleyCity | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Ironwood, MICity | 6.3 mi | 6.6 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Bessemer, MICity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Ramsay, MICensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Wakefield, MICity | 17 mi | 7.9 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| MellenCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.5 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pence, WI in?
- Pence is in Iron County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Pence, WI?
- About 149 people live in Pence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pence?
- Nearby places include Montreal (2.1 mi), Iron Belt (2.6 mi), Hurley (4.3 mi), Ironwood, MI (6.3 mi), Saxon (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023