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Winter, WI
Village in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Population
285
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Winter and its ZIP codes
Winter at a glance
- Winter is about 3.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Winter, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sawyer County. PPP loans are for Winter.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,741
7,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$196M
FY 2026, $10,820 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Winter, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 2°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winter, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Winter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New PostCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 20.6 |
| RadissonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CouderayVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| ExelandVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 52.9 |
| Chief LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 21.3 |
| Little Round LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9 |
| Glen FloraVillage | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| TonyVillage | 23 mi | 2 |
| Clam LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| IngramVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
| LadysmithCity | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| HaywardCity | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| Stone LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| HawkinsVillage | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| ButternutVillage | 28 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winter, WI in?
- Winter is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Winter, WI?
- About 285 people live in Winter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winter?
- Nearby places include New Post (9 mi), Radisson (11 mi), Couderay (14 mi), Exeland (16 mi), Reserve (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023