Crandon
City in Forest County, Wisconsin

Crandon is a city in Forest County, Wisconsin, with 1,713 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,627 ft (496 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Argonne, 6.3 miles N.
- 1,713residents (2020 Census)
- 1,627 ftelevation · 496 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 54520ZIP code
About Crandon
Crandon is a city in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States; it is in the northeastern part of the state, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Green Bay. The population was 1,713 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Forest County and is the only incorporated community in the county. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Crandon.
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Living in Crandon
- Median household income
- $42,784
- Median home value
- $136,500
- Median rent
- $654/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Crandon had 1,713 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,713 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crandon at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Forest County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,713 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.22 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5678° N, 88.8953° W |
| ZIP code | 54520 |
| Official website | cityofcrandon.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5517425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crandon
- Argonne6.3 mi N
- Mole Lake6.9 mi SW
- Laona10.9 mi E
- Post Lake13.4 mi SW
- Wabeno14.5 mi SE
- Newald15.1 mi NE
- Elcho17.0 mi SW
- Summit Lake19.8 mi SW
- Three Lakes21.0 mi NW
- Long Lake22.0 mi NE
- Townsend22.4 mi SE
- Lakewood26.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crandon
What county is Crandon in?
Crandon is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Crandon, WI?
1,713 people lived in Crandon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crandon, WI?
The ZIP code of Crandon is 54520.
What is the elevation of Crandon?
1,627 feet (496 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crandon?
Argonne (6.3 mi), Mole Lake (6.9 mi), Laona (10.9 mi), Post Lake (13.4 mi), Wabeno (14.5 mi).
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