Lake Wissota
Census-designated place in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Lake Wissota is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with 2,830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chippewa Falls, 4.6 miles W.
- 2,830residents (2020 Census)
- 925 ftelevation · 282 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 749 / sq mipopulation density
- 54729ZIP code
About Lake Wissota
Lake Wissota is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Lafayette in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,830 at the 2020 census. The CDP, known locally as Lake Wissota Village, is located along the southern shores of Lake Wissota.
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Living in Lake Wissota
- Median household income
- $105,150
- Median home value
- $334,600
- Median rent
- $1,005/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Lake Wissota had 2,830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 749 per sq mi (289 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wissota at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Chippewa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,830 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9201° N, 91.2969° W |
| ZIP code | 54729 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5542025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wissota
- Chippewa Falls4.6 mi W
- Lake Hallie6.6 mi W
- Cadott7.3 mi E
- Jim Falls8.9 mi N
- Seymour9.7 mi SW
- Fall Creek10.8 mi S
- Altoona10.9 mi SW
- Eau Claire12.0 mi SW
- Boyd12.8 mi E
- Bloomer15.8 mi NW
- Stanley17.3 mi E
- Cornell18.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wissota
What county is Lake Wissota in?
Lake Wissota is in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Lake Wissota, WI?
2,830 people lived in Lake Wissota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wissota, WI?
The ZIP code of Lake Wissota is 54729.
What is the elevation of Lake Wissota?
925 feet (282 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Wissota?
Chippewa Falls (4.6 mi), Lake Hallie (6.6 mi), Cadott (7.3 mi), Jim Falls (8.9 mi), Seymour (9.7 mi).
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