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Spooner, WI
City in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,278
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
565
ZIP codes
0
Spooner and its ZIP codes
Spooner at a glance
- Spooner is about 5.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,737 a year, 42% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (38% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Spooner, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spooner, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,737
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (606), Irish Americans (237), Swedish Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washburn County. PPP loans are for Spooner.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,789
5,459 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $9,791 per person
How people get to work
Spooner, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spooner, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spooner, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Spooner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TregoCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| Shell LakeCity | 6.8 mi | 5.8 |
| SpringbrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BarronettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HaugenVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Stone LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MinongVillage | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| BirchwoodVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| CumberlandCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| WebsterVillage | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| HaywardCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| SirenVillage | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| Rice LakeCity | 24 mi | 9 |
| LewisCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| DanburyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| Little Round LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spooner, WI in?
- Spooner is in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Spooner, WI?
- About 2,278 people live in Spooner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spooner?
- Nearby places include Trego (6 mi), Shell Lake (6.8 mi), Springbrook (13 mi), Barronett (14 mi), Haugen (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023