Chetek
City in Barron County, Wisconsin

Chetek is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, with 2,172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cameron, 7.4 miles NW.
- 2,172residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 54728ZIP code
About Chetek
Chetek is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,172 at the 2020 census, down from 2,221 at the 2010 census. The city is partially within the Town of Chetek.
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Living in Chetek
- Median household income
- $64,141
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Median rent
- $959/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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Chetek had 2,172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chetek at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Barron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,172 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3161° N, 91.6532° W |
| ZIP code | 54728 |
| Official website | cityofchetek-wi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5514325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chetek
- Cameron7.4 mi NW
- Dallas8.8 mi SW
- New Auburn9.1 mi SE
- Barron11.0 mi NW
- Rice Lake12.5 mi N
- Weyerhaeuser13.8 mi NE
- Ridgeland14.4 mi SW
- Bloomer16.7 mi SE
- Prairie Farm16.8 mi W
- Almena19.9 mi W
- Bruce20.8 mi NE
- Haugen21.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chetek
What county is Chetek in?
Chetek is in Barron County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Chetek, WI?
2,172 people lived in Chetek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chetek, WI?
The ZIP code of Chetek is 54728.
What is the elevation of Chetek?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chetek?
Cameron (7.4 mi), Dallas (8.8 mi), New Auburn (9.1 mi), Barron (11.0 mi), Rice Lake (12.5 mi).
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