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Superior, Wisconsin

Superior is a village of 653 people in Douglas County, Wisconsin.

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Population653 -18.6% since 2019
Elevation669 ft 204 m
Land area1.2 sq mi
ZIP code54880
Nearest airportRichard I Bong Airport (SUW) 3 mi

Why visit Superior

Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 56 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Superior

The Village of Superior is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 677 at the 2020 census, up from 664 at the 2010 census. The village is located immediately south of, and adjacent to the City of Superior and is also adjacent to the Town of Superior.

From the Wikipedia article Superior (village), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Bryant Playground

Park · 1.3 mi

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Pokegama Carnegie Wetlands State Natural Area

Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi

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Webster Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Shopping1

Shabby Shed

Shop · 1.2 mi

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Gas and EV charging1

Kwik Trip

Gas station · 1.2 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries9

Bryant Elementary

School · 1.3 mi

1423 Central Avenue, Superior

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Cooper Elementary

School · 4.8 mi

1807 Missouri Ave, Superior

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Great Lakes Elementary

School · 4.4 mi

129 N 28Th St E, Superior

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Lake Superior Elementary

School · 5.1 mi

6200 E 3Rd St, Superior

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Northern Lights Elementary

School · 4.2 mi

1201 N 28Th St, Superior

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Stowe Elementary

School · 5.8 mi

715 101St Ave W, Duluth

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Superior Community Preschool

School · 3.7 mi

3025 Tower Ave, Superior

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Superior High

School · 4.2 mi

2600 Catlin Ave, Superior

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Superior Middle

School · 3.2 mi

3626 Hammond Ave, Superior

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Map of Superior

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Climate by month

0°20°40°60°80°January: 0.8 in of rainFebruary: 0.9 in of rainMarch: 1.4 in of rainApril: 2.6 in of rainMay: 3.4 in of rainJune: 4.6 in of rainJuly: 3.9 in of rainAugust: 3.9 in of rainSeptember: 3.4 in of rainOctober: 3.2 in of rainNovember: 2.1 in of rainDecember: 1.3 in of rainJanuary: 22°FFebruary: 27°FMarch: 36°FApril: 46°FMay: 57°FJune: 67°FJuly: 76°FAugust: 75°FSeptember: 67°FOctober: 53°FNovember: 39°FDecember: 27°FJanuary: 6°FFebruary: 9°FMarch: 21°FApril: 32°FMay: 41°FJune: 50°FJuly: 58°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 26°FDecember: 13°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan22°F6°F0.8 in14.5 in
Feb27°F9°F0.9 in12.4 in
Mar36°F21°F1.4 in9.1 in
Apr46°F32°F2.6 in1.7 in
May57°F41°F3.4 in0.0 in
Jun67°F50°F4.6 in0.0 in
Jul76°F58°F3.9 in0.0 in
Aug75°F58°F3.9 in0.0 in
Sep67°F50°F3.4 in0.0 in
Oct53°F39°F3.2 in0.2 in
Nov39°F26°F2.1 in5.8 in
Dec27°F13°F1.3 in12.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Superior (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$70,694median household income
$274,200median home value
$1,270median monthly rent
51.6median age
27.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%of homes are owner-occupied
17.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3416%35 to 6436%65 and over33%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Douglas County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.

  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2018-08-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2016-08-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-08-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.

  • Superior 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
  • Duluth 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
  • Proctor 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
  • Hermantown 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
  • Esko 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
  • Carlton 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
  • Scanlon 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
  • Rice Lake 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
  • Cloquet 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
  • Two Harbors 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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