Crandon (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Crandon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Land | 33.8 sq mi (87.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 650 |
| • Density | 18.16/sq mi (7.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-17450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583024 |
Crandon is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community. In 2010, the population was 650 people. The City of Crandon is located right next to the town.
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Where is Crandon?
Crandon is located in Forest County, Wisconsin. The town covers an area of about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.8 square miles (87.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Crandon?
In 2000, there were 614 people living in Crandon. These people lived in 238 households. About 177 of these were families.
Population Details
- About 27% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Crandon was 38 years.
- For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
Getting Around Crandon
Crandon's Airport
Crandon has its own airport called the Crandon/Steve Conway Municipal Airport (Y55). It is located about three miles southwest of the city. This airport is mainly used for small planes and air taxis. It handles about 30,600 flights each year. The airport has one asphalt runway that is 3,550 feet long.
