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Woodruff, WI
Census-designated place in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Population
580
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
410
ZIP codes
0
Woodruff and its ZIP codes
Woodruff at a glance
- Woodruff is about 3.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,625, 9% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 (4% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Woodruff, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodruff, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$278,400
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
60.7
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (345), Irish Americans (125), Norwegian Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Woodruff.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,389
17,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $9,453 per person
How people get to work
Woodruff, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked19.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodruff, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
521
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 1°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodruff, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Woodruff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| SaynerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Lac du FlambeauCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Boulder JunctionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Eagle RiverCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| RhinelanderCity | 22 mi | 9.1 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.8 |
| TomahawkCity | 29 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodruff, WI in?
- Woodruff is in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Woodruff, WI?
- About 580 people live in Woodruff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodruff?
- Nearby places include Minocqua (1.2 mi), Lake Tomahawk (7.9 mi), Sayner (10 mi), Lac du Flambeau (12 mi), Boulder Junction (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023