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Wabeno, WI
Census-designated place in Forest County, Wisconsin.
Population
269
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Wabeno and its ZIP codes
Local data for Wabeno, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forest County. PPP loans are for Wabeno.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,054
3,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,621
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.1M
FY 2026, $9,927 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wabeno, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 4°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wabeno, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Wabeno
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaonaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| TownsendCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| CrandonCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Mole LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| ArgonneCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| GoodmanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| White LakeVillage | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| MountainCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| NewaldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Post LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.2 |
| ElchoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Summit LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Long LakeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wabeno, WI in?
- Wabeno is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wabeno, WI?
- About 269 people live in Wabeno, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wabeno?
- Nearby places include Laona (8.4 mi), Townsend (8.9 mi), Lakewood (12 mi), Crandon (14 mi), Mole Lake (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023