Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake: city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Rice Lake is a city located in the county of Barron in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,041 and a population density of 120 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,078 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rice Lake
| Population | 3,078 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Barron County |
| Postal code | 54868 |
| Area | 25.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5061,-91.7382 |
| Altitude | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:30:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 122 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rice Lake is located at 45°30'22"N 91°44'18"W (45.5060700, -91.7382300).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rice Lake increased by 1.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,099 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,098 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,092 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,085 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,085 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,078 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,081 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,084 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,086 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,078 | -0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Rice Lake (24)
People born in Rice Lake, including director Jasper Blystone, 1892–1938; film director John G. Blystone, ice hockey player Josh Engel, .
More notable people
- Dick Lane (American actor and television announcer (1899-1982)) he was born in 28/05/1899
- Harold Olsen (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 12/05/1895
- Bob Sandberg he was born in 10/01/1922
- Clay Perry (American baseball player) he was born in 18/12/1881
- Gary Tauchen (American politician) he was born in 23/11/1953
- Hal Kolstad (American baseball player) he was born in 01/06/1935
- Jason Rae (Democratic National Committee member from the state of Wisconsin) he was born in 25/11/1986
- Mark Neuman (American politician) he was born in 12/08/1959
- Michael Lehman (American politician) he was born in 24/04/1943
- Pug Lund (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1913
- Roger Rivard (American politician) he was born in 27/08/1952
- William M. Conley (American judge) he was born in 25/05/1956
- William Henry Dietz (American football player and coach (1884-1964)) he was born in 17/08/1884
- Foster Friess (American businessman) he was born in 02/04/1940
- Fred A. Tate he was born in 08/01/1920
- Henry Ellenson (American basketball player) he was born in 13/01/1997
- Romaine Quinn (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1990
- Aaron Telitz (American racing driver) he was born in 13/12/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rice Lake, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240198 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake (WI) | 54871-8727 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rice Lake, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| CHP | Chippewa Falls, WI | 2750 120th Street | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| SNY | Stanley, WI | 604 South Broadway Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rice Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Lak Post Office | Rice Lake (WI) | 54868 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rice Lake, Minnesota census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 4,129 people.
Other cities in Barron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barron County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chetek | 1,618 | City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cumberland | 864 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Almena | 862 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Sumner | 855 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Barron | 829 | City in and county seat of Barron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Arland | 755 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Prairie Farm | 570 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Dallas | 563 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Cameron | 477 | Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Barronett | 441 | Township in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Canton | 297 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Haugen | 270 | Village in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Turtle Lake | 91 | Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rice Lake distances to largest Wisconsin cities