Florence, Wisconsin Information

Florence, Wisconsin (Florence County)

Florence County is located in northeastern Wisconsin on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan border about 1.5 hours north of Green Bay. It covers 488 sq miles and has 4023 permanent residents (2010 census). Over 50% of our land is publicly owned so you won’t feel crowded enjoying your favorite four seasons outdoor activities here. We have 265 lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. 165 miles of rivers to paddle, tube float or fly fish including two official state designated “Wild Rivers”, the Pine and the Popple. Eighty percent of our County is forested with miles of scenic trails to hike, bike, ATV, horseback ride, cross country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile.

Real Estate Stats:

• The average residential sale price in the last 5 years was $151,662.
• 279 MLS Residental Sold Listing in the last 5 years.
• Residential properties sold for 92.37% of the listing price.
• The average number of days that residential property was on the market is 201 days.

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2010 Census

• Total Population: 4,023
• Median Age: 42 years old
• Total Households: 963
• Median Household Income: $35,640

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1282 km² (459 sq mi or 316,956 acres (1,283 km2)). 153.6 square miles (397.9 km²) of it is land, 4.1 square miles (10.5 km²) of it (2.57%) is water, and 80% is forested.

Source: Wikipedia

Schools

• Florence High School
  • Address: 425 Olive Ave
  • Phone: (715) 528-3217
  • Website: http://www.myflorence.org/
• Florence Elementary School
  • Address: 5844 Bill Anderson Dr
  • Phone: (715) 528-3262
  • Website: http://www.myflorence.org/

Florence County Parks

• Vagabond Park
  • Address: Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • 928 Acres, Picnic Area, Beach, Boating, Fishing
• Lake Emily Park
  • Address: Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • 18 Sites on a quiet lake
• Fisher Lake Park
  • Address: Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • 54 Acre Lake
  • Fishing, Picnic Areas, Beach, Baseball, and Pit Toilets
• Keyes Lake Campground
  • Address: 4918 WI-101, Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-4907
  • Website: http://www.florencecountyfair.com/
  • Fishing, Swimming, Picnic Area, Beach, Waterslides, Swimming, Outhouses, Volleyball, Spring-Fed Lake
• West Bass Lake Park
  • Address: Fence, WI
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • 29 sites on a pristine and quiet lake
  • Fishing, Boating, Pit Toilets, Water Pumps, Picnic Tables, Fire Grates, and Beach
• Kenneth Thompson Memorial Park
  • Address: 5617 Forestry Dr, Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • Boating and Fishing
• Loon Lake Park
  • Address: Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • Fishing, Boating, 53-Acre Lake
• Popple River Park
  • Address: WI-101, Florence, WI 54121
  • Phone: (715) 528-3207
  • Website: http://www.florencecountywi.com/departments/
  • Canoeing, kayaking, picnic area, and fishing

Recreation

Florence County Trails:

• Lauterman Lake NRT Trail
• Lauterman Trail
• Nicolet State Trail

Loads of fishing, boating, hiking, volleyball, ATV Trails, Waterfalls, and baseball available in and near Aurora, WI.

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