Town of Jacobs, Ashland County, Wisconsin
The Town of Jacobs is a town in Ashland County, Wisconsin. About 423 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 51 sq mi (132 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 423 ± 73
- County
- Ashland County
- School district
- Chequamegon School District
- Land area
- 51 sq mi (132 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,625 ± $9,424
- Median home value
- $99,100 ± $16,701
- Water area
- 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km²)
- State
- Wisconsin
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5500337775
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.167077, -90.517560
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in the Town of Jacobs
- Glidden (CDP)215 people
This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Jacobs. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Peeksville4.2 mi south
- Town of Knight, Iron County11 mi northeast
- Town of Shanagolden11 mi west
- Town of Gordon11 mi west
- Town of Anderson, Iron County12 mi north
- Town of Chippewa13 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Jacobs. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Ashland County, largest first
- Town of Sanborn1,146 people
- Town of White River1,145 people
- Town of Ashland654 people
- Town of Morse608 people
- Town of Gingles594 people
- Town of Marengo577 people
- Town of Agenda492 people
- Town of Gordon403 people
- Town of Chippewa366 people
- Town of La Pointe321 people
- Town of Peeksville160 people
- Town of Shanagolden143 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Ashland County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Jacobs
- Longest day
- 15 hours 47 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 37 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:09 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 7:49 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:16 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 8:57 PM around June 26
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May 15 | 5:29 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:09 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:25 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:01 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:02 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:37 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Ashland County or the local office.
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