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Cecil, WI

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Population
537
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
808 ft
Median Home Value
$250,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$991/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,458
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Cecil

Cecil is a quiet village of about 500 people tucked along the eastern shore of Shawano Lake. Founded in the mid-1800s during Wisconsin's logging boom, the community has grown into a welcoming, tight-knit neighborhood surrounded by water and woods. Residents enjoy the slow pace of lakeside living along with quick access to everyday shops and services in nearby Shawano.

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As the only village on the lake, life here naturally revolves around the water. Warm months bring pontoon rides, walleye fishing, weekend cookouts, and casual dining near the docks. When the lake freezes over, the area becomes a popular hub for snowmobiling, ice fishing, and local winter sports. It makes for an easygoing home base for anyone who loves getting outdoors in every season.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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