Tainter Lake
Census-designated place in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Tainter Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dunn County, Wisconsin, with 2,550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheeler, 4.3 miles NW.
- 2,550residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 18.5 sq miland area · 48.0 km²
- 138 / sq mipopulation density
- 54772ZIP code
About Tainter Lake
Tainter Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in part of the Town of Tainter, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and part of the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,550 at the 2020 census.
Tainter Lake CDP is located along the shores of Tainter Lake, a reservoir on the Red Cedar River.
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Living in Tainter Lake
- Median household income
- $105,781
- Median home value
- $299,800
- Median rent
- $1,069/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Tainter Lake had 2,550 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Density | 138 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tainter Lake at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dunn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,550 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.53 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Water area | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9874° N, 91.8602° W |
| ZIP code | 54772 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5578980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tainter Lake
- Wheeler4.3 mi NW
- Colfax6.6 mi E
- Menomonie7.2 mi S
- Boyceville9.5 mi NW
- Knapp11.1 mi W
- Elk Mound11.5 mi SE
- Downing13.6 mi W
- Ridgeland14.7 mi N
- Downsville15.0 mi S
- Wilson15.3 mi W
- Glenwood City15.6 mi W
- Prairie Farm18.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Tainter Lake
What county is Tainter Lake in?
Tainter Lake is in Dunn County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Tainter Lake, WI?
2,550 people lived in Tainter Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tainter Lake, WI?
The ZIP code of Tainter Lake is 54772.
What is the elevation of Tainter Lake?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tainter Lake?
Wheeler (4.3 mi), Colfax (6.6 mi), Menomonie (7.2 mi), Boyceville (9.5 mi), Knapp (11.1 mi).
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