Laona
Census-designated place in Forest County, Wisconsin

Laona is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Forest County, Wisconsin, with 519 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,572 ft (479 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wabeno, 8.3 miles S.
- 519residents (2020 Census)
- 1,572 ftelevation · 479 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 266 / sq mipopulation density
- 54541ZIP code
About Laona
Laona is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Laona in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. U.S. Route 8 travels east–west through the community and Wisconsin Highway 32 travels south and west of the community. The community park has a sign stating that the community donated the 1979 Christmas tree at the nation's capitol. As of the 2020 census, its population is 519, down from 583 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Laona
- Median household income
- $53,261
- Median home value
- $128,100
- Median rent
- $556/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Laona had 519 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 519 |
|---|---|
| Density | 266 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laona at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Forest County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 519 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.95 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5597° N, 88.6697° W |
| ZIP code | 54541 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5542475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laona
- Wabeno8.3 mi S
- Crandon10.9 mi W
- Argonne12.1 mi NW
- Newald12.5 mi N
- Mole Lake15.7 mi W
- Goodman15.9 mi E
- Townsend16.7 mi S
- Lakewood19.4 mi SE
- Long Lake19.6 mi N
- Post Lake22.2 mi SW
- Dunbar24.4 mi E
- Elcho26.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Laona
What county is Laona in?
Laona is in Forest County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Laona, WI?
519 people lived in Laona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laona, WI?
The ZIP code of Laona is 54541.
What is the elevation of Laona?
1,572 feet (479 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laona?
Wabeno (8.3 mi), Crandon (10.9 mi), Argonne (12.1 mi), Newald (12.5 mi), Mole Lake (15.7 mi).
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