Lake Wissota

Census-designated place in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Aerial view of Lake Wissota, Wisconsin
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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.

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, WI population

Lake Wissota had 2,830 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,830
Density749 per sq mi (289 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Wissota at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyChippewa County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,830 (2020)
Land area3.78 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Water area0.65 sq mi (1.68 km²)
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates44.9201° N, 91.2969° W
ZIP code54729
Census code (GEOID)5542025

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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