Price County
Town of Spirit, Price County; Photographer: Brian Morren
County Seat:
Phillips
Address:
126 Cherry St.
City:
Phillips
Zip:
54555
Phone:
715-339-3325
Website:
http://www.co.price.wi.us
Land Area:
1,252.7 sq. miles
Elevation:
1,480 ft. at Phillips; 1,952 ft. at Timms Hill (highest point in Wisconsin); 1,951 ft. at Pearson Hill (second highest point in Wisconsin)
Number of Lakes:
389
Area in Lakes:
15,129 acres (23.64 sq. miles)
Rivers:
Chippewa, Elk, Flambeau, Jump, Little Elk, Mondeaux, Somo, Spirit, Willow
Major Watershed:
Chippewa River
Geographical Province:
Northern Highland
Vegetation:
Mostly maple and aspen. North Central, Northeast and Central: Areas of black spruce, tamarack and cedar.
Population:
1930: 17,284
1970: 14,520
1980: 15,788
1990: 15,600
2000: 15,822
2010: 14,159
2020: 14,054
WCA District:
Northwest
