Town of Saxon, Iron County, Wisconsin
The Town of Saxon is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin. About 332 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 66.1 sq mi (171 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 332 ± 78
- County
- Iron County
- School district
- Hurley School District
- Land area
- 66.1 sq mi (171 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $74,375 ± $24,152
- Median home value
- $165,900 ± $33,100
- Water area
- 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²)
- State
- Wisconsin
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5505171875
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.497738, -90.419455
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 Saxon
- Saxon (CDP)67 people
This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Saxon. 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 Gurney4.4 mi southwest
- Town of Kimball6.9 mi east
- Town of Anderson12 mi south
- Town of Sanborn, Ashland County13 mi west
- Ironwood Charter Township, Gogebic County, Michigan14 mi east
- Town of Knight15 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Saxon. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Iron County, largest first
- Town of Mercer1,485 people
- Town of Kimball580 people
- Town of Sherman381 people
- Town of Oma309 people
- Town of Carey291 people
- Town of Gurney186 people
- Town of Pence184 people
- Town of Knight161 people
- Town of Anderson38 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Iron County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Saxon
- Longest day
- 15 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 35 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:08 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 7:50 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 8:58 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 | 7:41 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h |
| Jun 15 | 5:08 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:03 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:38 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 36 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 Iron County or the local office.
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