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Townsend, WI
Census-designated place in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Population
37
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Townsend and its ZIP codes
Townsend at a glance
- Townsend is 31% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Townsend, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconto County. PPP loans are for Townsend.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,962
9,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,591 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Townsend, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 4°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Townsend, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Townsend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.8 |
| WabenoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| White LakeVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| LaonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Mole LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| CrandonCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| GoodmanCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| SuringVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| Post LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.2 |
| ZoarCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.5 |
| NeopitCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.2 |
| ArgonneCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle VillageCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.1 |
| CrivitzVillage | 29 mi | 1.6 |
| NewaldCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Townsend, WI in?
- Townsend is in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Townsend, WI?
- About 37 people live in Townsend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Townsend?
- Nearby places include Lakewood (4 mi), Wabeno (8.9 mi), Mountain (11 mi), White Lake (14 mi), Laona (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023