Forest County GIS Maps
Forest County, Wisconsin, has 9,179 residents across 21,022 parcels and covers 1,014.2 square miles. The population declined 1.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Forest County is 55041.
Crandon is the county's largest population center. Forest County also includes 7 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 32 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Forest County Trends
- Population
- 9,179▾
- Median Home Value
- $170,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,056▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Forest County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Forest County Parcels
Forest County has 21,022 mapped parcels covering 649,030 acres. The median assessed value is $66,500. The median lot size is 5.39 acres. 8,650 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 9,903 distinct owner names. Owner names are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 86.5%. Assessed values reach 70.2%. Browse the interactive Forest County Parcel viewer here.
Forest County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 21,022 | 100% |
| Owner name | 21,022 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 18,193 | 86.5% |
| Site address | 9,486 | 45.1% |
| Land use code | 14,720 | 70.0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 14,752 | 70.2% |
| Land value | 14,756 | 70.2% |
| Improvement value | 17,396 | 82.8% |
| Acreage | 19,225 | 91.5% |
| Parcel boundary | 21,022 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Forest County parcel records.
Forest County Population
Forest County had 9,179 residents in 2020. That was 1.3% lower than in 2010. Forest County had 845 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Crandon, Wabeno and Argonne.
Population Trend in Forest County WI
Forest County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Forest County Zip Codes
Forest County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Crandon (54520), Wabeno (54566) and Argonne (54511). Crandon is the largest zip by population, with about 4,063 residents or 44% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 74% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Forest County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54520 | Crandon | 4,063 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 54566 | Wabeno | 1,429 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 54511 | Argonne | 1,335 | ▴ 9.8% |
| 54541 | Laona | 1,325 | ▾ -14.6% |
| 54465 | Pickerel | 617 | ▴ 15.1% |
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Forest County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Forest County Demographics
Forest County has a median age of 49.1, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 19.1% of residents are under 18, while 25% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 25.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Forest County WI
Median Age
49.1
Under 18
19.1%
Age 65+
25%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
Forest County School Districts
Forest County is served by 5 public school districts with 2,056 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Crandon, Three Lakes and Wabeno Area. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Forest County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon School District | 803 | 39.1% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Three Lakes School District | 500 | 24.3% | ▾ -2.3% |
| Wabeno Area School District | 389 | 18.9% | ▴ 4.9% |
| Laona School District | 291 | 14.2% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Goodman-Armstrong School District | 73 | 3.6% | ▴ 2.8% |
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Forest County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Forest County Housing & Real Estate
Forest County has a median home value of $170,000 and a median gross rent of $585. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $279,750 and homes spent about 121 days on the market.
Forest County Housing Mix
Forest County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Forest County Housing Trends
Forest County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Forest County, WI
Forest County has 613 business listings across 188 categories. The largest categories in Forest County business listings are Lake (96, 15.7%), Bars & Nightlife (22, 3.6%), and Public And Government Association (21, 3.4%). The full Forest County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Forest County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Forest County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 96 | 15.7% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 22 | 3.6% |
| Public And Government Association | 21 | 3.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 17 | 2.8% |
| Gas Stations | 15 | 2.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 13 | 2.1% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 11 | 1.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 11 | 1.8% |
| Pub | 11 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 11 | 1.8% |
Forest County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Laona |
| KME Accounting & Tax Services | Accountant | Crandon |
| Northwoods Powersports Adventures | Active Life | Crandon |
| Rosa Trailer Manufacturing | Agricultural Service | Crandon |
| Lake Avenue Restaurant and Lounge | American Restaurants | Crandon |
| Forest County Humane Society | Animal Shelters | Crandon |
| Little White Fence | Antique Store | Armstrong Creek |
| Forest TV And Appliance | Appliance Store | Crandon |
| Childers Appraisals | Appraisal Services | Crandon |
| Big Easel Gallery & Bistro | Art Gallery | Wabeno |
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Forest County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Forest County Basemaps
Forest County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Forest County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Forest County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.