Clam Lake
Census-designated place in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Clam Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ashland County, Wisconsin, with 36 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,434 ft (437 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glidden, 16.0 miles E.
- 36residents (2020 Census)
- 1,434 ftelevation · 437 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 89 / sq mipopulation density
- 54517ZIP code
About Clam Lake
Clam Lake is an unincorporated, census-designated place in the town of Gordon in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on Wisconsin Highway 77 near County Highway GG. The entire area lies within the Chequamegon National Forest, an 860,000-acre area spread across northern Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, its population was 36, a tiny decrease from 37 in 2010.
Situated near the headwaters of the Chippewa Flowage, the area encompasses several smaller lakes that host prime Musky fishing.
Clam Lake is well known as the site of the reintroduction of elk in Wisconsin with a herd of 25 in 1995 by the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which has grown to an estimated 180.
Clam Lake is the site of a U.S. Navy extremely low frequency (ELF) transmitter site, used to communicate with deeply submerged submarines. It was used between 1985 and 2004 but is now decommissioned.
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Living in Clam Lake
- Median household income
- $73,393
- Median home value
- $455,700
- Median age
- 73.6
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Clam Lake had 36 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36 |
|---|---|
| Density | 89 per sq mi (34 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clam Lake at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 36 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1619° N, 90.9038° W |
| ZIP code | 54517 |
| Official website | clamlakewi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5514850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clam Lake
- Glidden16.0 mi E
- Mellen16.1 mi NE
- Grand View17.1 mi NW
- Marengo18.5 mi N
- Cable18.8 mi W
- Jolmaville20.1 mi N
- Mason20.4 mi N
- Drummond20.8 mi NW
- Butternut22.0 mi SE
- New Post23.1 mi SW
- Winter24.1 mi S
- Chief Lake25.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clam Lake
What county is Clam Lake in?
Clam Lake is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Clam Lake, WI?
36 people lived in Clam Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clam Lake, WI?
The ZIP code of Clam Lake is 54517.
What is the elevation of Clam Lake?
1,434 feet (437 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clam Lake?
Glidden (16.0 mi), Mellen (16.1 mi), Grand View (17.1 mi), Marengo (18.5 mi), Cable (18.8 mi).
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