Laona, WI

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Population
631
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,579 ft
Median Home Value
$128,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$556/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,261
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Laona

Set in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods, Laona is a peaceful Forest County community surrounded by deep pine forests and winding country roads. The town grew quickly around the turn of the twentieth century as a thriving timber and railroad hub centered around the historic Connor lumber mill. Today, that timber heritage gives the town a grounded, rustic feel, where quiet residential streets sit right on the edge of the northern wilderness.

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Life here revolves around the outdoors, with the surrounding Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest providing endless space for hunting, fishing, and exploring trail systems in every season. Local traditions stay alive through community staples like the Camp Five Lumberjack Steam Train, which still carries passengers through the woods on a vintage locomotive. For anyone looking to settle into starry night skies, friendly neighbors, and a relaxed small-town rhythm, Laona offers an inviting home base.

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