Peshtigo at a glance
- Population: 3,387 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 194th-largest of 605 places in Wisconsin.
- 2020 Census base: 3,418 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: down roughly 0.9% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 194th in population of 605 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 68% of places in Wisconsin rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 45.0569, -87.7441 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Marinette, WI (6 mi); Menominee, MI (7 mi); Oconto, WI (13 mi); Sturgeon Bay, WI (24 mi); Suamico, WI (33 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller towns: Coleman, WI (14 mi); Pound, WI (14 mi); Lena, WI (16 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Peshtigo
The defining feature of a personal loan is the fixed installment: the same payment every month until the term ends.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Peshtigo
Each row below is a Wisconsin rule with its publisher and the date it was retrieved.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14) Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5) | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Peshtigo
These steps are the ones that most affect the offer you receive in Peshtigo:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.