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Mellen, WI

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Population
683
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,251 ft
Median Home Value
$78,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$594/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Mellen

Tucked along the Bad River in northern Wisconsin, Mellen is a quiet Ashland County town with roughly 700 residents. It grew out of the region's historic logging and rail days, evolving into a relaxed, close-knit community surrounded by deep woods and rolling hills. It is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and life moves at an unhurried Northwoods pace.

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The area's crown jewel is Copper Falls State Park, located just two miles north of town. With dramatic river gorges, quiet hiking trails, and rushing waterfalls, it gives locals an incredible natural playground right in their backyard. Between summer fishing, fall color drives, and winter snowmobiling, Mellen serves as an ideal home base for anyone seeking a peaceful lifestyle immersed in nature.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+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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