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Siren, WI

Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Population

713

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

524

ZIP codes

0

Siren and its ZIP codes

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Siren at a glance

  • Siren is about 4.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $49,688, 36% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,400 (29% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $731 a month.

Local data for Siren, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Siren, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$49,688

Poverty rate

18.6%

Median home value

$190,400

Median rent

$731/mo

Homeownership

69.8%

Bachelor's or higher

19.8%

Median age

52.9

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (173), Norwegian Americans (137), Swedish Americans (94).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burnett County. PPP loans are for Siren.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,693

5,212 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,560

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$192M

FY 2026, $11,610 per person

Burnett County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Siren, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.8%
  • Carpooled20.0%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked4.2%
  • Bicycle1.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.8%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Siren, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

440

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

68

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 5°F

32.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Siren, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Siren

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LewisCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.5
WebsterVillage7.2 mi1.8
FredericVillage9.2 mi1.7
LuckVillage14 mi2
GrantsburgVillage15 mi3
DanburyCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
MilltownVillage18 mi1.8
BarronettCensus-designated place21 mi0.8
Balsam LakeVillage22 mi2.2
Shell LakeCity23 mi5.8
CumberlandCity24 mi4.2
SpoonerCity24 mi4
CenturiaVillage24 mi1.7
Rock Creek, MNCity25 mi43
St. Croix FallsCity28 mi5
TregoCensus-designated place28 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Siren, WI in?
Siren is in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Siren, WI?
About 713 people live in Siren, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Siren?
Nearby places include Lewis (4.3 mi), Webster (7.2 mi), Frederic (9.2 mi), Luck (14 mi), Grantsburg (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023