Chief Lake
Census-designated place in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Chief Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with 582 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,339 ft (408 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Round Lake, 2.6 miles NW.
- 582residents (2020 Census)
- 1,339 ftelevation · 408 m
- 21.3 sq miland area · 55.3 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 54843ZIP code
About Chief Lake
Chief Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 582 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Chief Lake
- Median household income
- $70,833
- Median home value
- $215,000
- Median rent
- $721/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Chief Lake had 582 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 582 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chief Lake at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sawyer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 582 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.34 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9387° N, 91.3359° W |
| ZIP code | 54843 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5514440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chief Lake
- Little Round Lake2.6 mi NW
- New Post6.7 mi E
- Reserve8.1 mi S
- Hayward8.7 mi NW
- Couderay9.9 mi S
- Stone Lake12.5 mi SW
- Radisson13.1 mi SE
- Springbrook17.0 mi W
- Winter17.5 mi SE
- Cable18.2 mi N
- Exeland19.3 mi S
- Birchwood22.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chief Lake
What county is Chief Lake in?
Chief Lake is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Chief Lake, WI?
582 people lived in Chief Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chief Lake, WI?
The ZIP code of Chief Lake is 54843.
What is the elevation of Chief Lake?
1,339 feet (408 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chief Lake?
Little Round Lake (2.6 mi), New Post (6.7 mi), Reserve (8.1 mi), Hayward (8.7 mi), Couderay (9.9 mi).
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