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Sayner, WI
Census-designated place in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Population
213
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
117
ZIP codes
0
Sayner and its ZIP codes
Local data for Sayner, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vilas County. PPP loans are for Sayner.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,284
8,411 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,506
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $11,542 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sayner, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 1°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sayner, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Sayner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Boulder JunctionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Eagle RiverCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Lac du FlambeauCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| RhinelanderCity | 25 mi | 9.1 |
| Watersmeet, MICensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.2 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| Marenisco, MICensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sayner, WI in?
- Sayner is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Sayner, WI?
- About 213 people live in Sayner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sayner?
- Nearby places include Woodruff (10 mi), Boulder Junction (10 mi), Minocqua (11 mi), Lake Tomahawk (13 mi), Eagle River (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023