Barron County
Town of Rice Lake, Barron County; Photographer: Phil Ruege
County Seat:
Barron
Address:
335 E. Monroe Ave.
City:
Barron
Zip:
54812
Phone:
715-537-6200
Website:
http://www.barroncountywi.gov/
Land Area:
862.84 sq. miles
Water Area:
34.36 sq. miles
Elevation:
1,115 ft. at Barron
Number of Lakes:
369
Area in Lakes:
19,270 acres (30.11 sq. miles)
Rivers:
Brill, Hay, Red Cedar, Yellow
Major Watershed:
Chippewa River
Geographical Province:
Central Plain
Vegetation:
Mostly maple, hemlock and yellow birch. West and Southeast: Small areas of red and white pine. Southern edge: Savannas of bur oak, white oak and bluestem. Northeast: Small areas of white, black and red oaks.
Population:
1930: 34,301
1970: 33,955
1980: 38,730
1990: 40,750
2000: 44,963
2010: 45,870
2020: 46,711
WCA District:
West Central
