Nelsonville, Wisconsin
Village · Population 161 · #584 in Wisconsin
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About Nelsonville
Nelsonville, WI is a tiny community located in central Wisconsin with an estimated population of 161.
Nelsonville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 156 residents per square mile.
📰 Nelsonville News Today
- Tribute Wall | Ryan Hagen Holly Funeral Home · Apr 24
- Nelsonville woman honored with environmental justice award wsaw.com · Apr 27
- Rev. Kenneth H. Michaelis Obituary | Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home, Inc. | Marinette, WI Tribute Archive · Aug 9
- Current policies and programs in Wisconsin fail to curb nitrate pollution, report says WPR · Sep 25
- John W. "Jack" Polski Obituary (2025) - Schofield, WI - Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society - Schofield Legacy obituary · Dec 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nelsonville Unique
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nelsonville
- Ruby Coffee Roasters (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Rising Star Mill
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)161
Rank in state#584 of 607
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density156/sq mi
Coordinates44.4902, -89.3035