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Laona, Wisconsin

CDP · Forest County

At a glance

631
Population
$128,100
Median home value (all homes)
58% below U.S. median
$191,482
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$556/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$53,261
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
75.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost35% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college49 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates5.3%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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