Town of Florence, Florence County, Wisconsin

The Town of Florence is a town in Florence County, Wisconsin. About 1,822 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 154 sq mi (398 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Town of Florence in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,822 ± 201
County
Florence County
School district
Florence School District
Land area
154 sq mi (398 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$58,832 ± $4,967
Median home value
$196,200 ± $23,411
Water area
3.95 sq mi (10.2 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5503726200
Coordinates (central point)
45.919632, -88.366818

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 Florence

  1. Florence (CDP)488 people

This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Florence. 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

  1. Town of Fern5.3 mi south
  2. Town of Commonwealth7.2 mi southeast
  3. Mastodon Township, Iron County, Michigan8.2 mi northeast
  4. Town of Fence11 mi southwest
  5. Town of Long Lake12 mi west
  6. Town of Tipler12 mi west
  7. Town of Aurora17 mi southeast
  8. Breitung Charter Township, Dickinson County, Michigan18 mi east
  9. Stambaugh Township, Iron County, Michigan33 mi northwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Florence. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Florence County, largest first

  1. Town of Aurora859 people
  2. Town of Homestead527 people
  3. Town of Commonwealth512 people
  4. Town of Tipler285 people
  5. Town of Fence259 people
  6. Town of Fern212 people
  7. Town of Long Lake170 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Florence County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Florence

Longest day
15 hours 45 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 39 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:02 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
7:40 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:08 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
8:48 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:31 AM4:34 PM9 h 3 min
Feb 156:56 AM5:19 PM10 h 23 min
Mar 157:06 AM6:59 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:07 AM7:40 PM13 h 33 min
May 155:21 AM8:18 PM14 h 57 min
Jun 155:02 AM8:45 PM15 h 43 min
Jul 155:17 AM8:40 PM15 h 23 min
Aug 155:53 AM8:02 PM14 h 9 min
Sep 156:31 AM7:05 PM12 h 34 min
Oct 157:10 AM6:07 PM10 h 57 min
Nov 156:53 AM4:22 PM9 h 29 min
Dec 157:28 AM4:08 PM8 h 40 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 Florence County or the local office.

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