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Wiota, WI
Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Population
50
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
0
Wiota and its ZIP codes
Wiota at a glance
- Wiota is 77% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Wiota, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Wiota.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,608
4,934 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,165 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wiota, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wiota, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Wiota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodfordCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GratiotVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| South WayneVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ArgyleVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BrowntownVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| DarlingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Warren, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Apple River, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Winslow, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Nora, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BlanchardvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ShullsburgCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MonroeCity | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| HollandaleVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Apple Canyon Lake, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Scales Mound, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wiota, WI in?
- Wiota is in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wiota, WI?
- About 50 people live in Wiota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wiota?
- Nearby places include Woodford (4.5 mi), Gratiot (5.5 mi), South Wayne (6.1 mi), Argyle (6.2 mi), Browntown (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023