Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Balsam Lake: Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin
About
Balsam Lake is a town located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,411 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,419 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Balsam Lake
| Population : | 1,419 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Area : | 83.5 km2 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:05:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 54810 |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Balsam Lake is located at 45°27'8"N 92°27'17"W (45.4521800, -92.4546400).
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Demographics
The population of Balsam Lake increased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,411 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,405 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,393 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,389 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,390 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,389 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,391 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,400 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,409 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,417 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,419 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Schools in Balsam Lake
College & universities near Balsam Lake, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173683 | Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies | Center City (MN) | 55012-0011 |
| 240198 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake (WI) | 54871-8727 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Balsam Lake, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| CHP | Chippewa Falls, WI | 2750 120th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Balsam Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Balsam Lak Post Office | Balsam Lake (WI) | 54810 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 4,227 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Osceola | 2,892 | Township in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Amery | 2,799 | City in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Little Falls | 1,602 | Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milltown | 1,233 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Croix Falls | 1,157 | City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Frederic | 1,080 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Luck | 935 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Clear Lake | 908 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Centuria | 905 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Dresser | 864 | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Sand Lake | 827 | Human settlement in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| West Sweden | 705 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Clam Falls | 590 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| McKinley | 434 | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Balsam Lake distances to largest Wisconsin cities
