About Woodruff
Woodruff is a small unincorporated community in northern Wisconsin.
Officially, Woodruff is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.42 square miles.
📰 Woodruff News Today
- Joyce M. Kaziak Obituary Apr 30, 2026 Nimsgern Funeral Home · Apr 30
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Woodruff, Wisconsin 54568 The Weather Channel · Apr 10
- Darlene J. Homan Obituary Jul 5, 2026 Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service · Jul 5
- Woodruff set to rejoin Brewers' rotation after 'very productive' rehab start MLB.com · Jun 17
- David Zagar Obituary (1966 - 2026) - Woodruff, WI - Herald-News Legacy obituary · Mar 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Woodruff Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Woodruff — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Woodruff
- Era Pancakes & Cafe — american
- Hunan Chinese Restaurant — tofu
- Four Seasons Supper Club — american
- Heart II Bar & Grill — grill
- Northfork Fin and Filet — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Doctor Kate Pelham Newcomb Museum · Museum
- World's Largest Penny · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Woodruff
- Alvin R Gongaware Memorial Park reviews ★
- Bittersweet Lakes State Natural Area reviews ★
- Black Tern Bog State Natural Area reviews ★
- Brandy Lake Boat Landing reviews ★
- Brandy Lake Park reviews ★
- Lakeland Union High School Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Woodruff
- Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Howard Young Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.42 sq mi
Coordinates45.8944, -89.6911