Bass Lake town, Wisconsin
Bass Lake town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bass Lake town is a geographic entity located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,896. The land area covers 46.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,896 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,248 | ±114 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,120 | ±137 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,248 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 872 | ±91 |
| Median Home Value | $267,000 | ±$53,370 |
| Median Gross Rent | $404 | ±$190 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | ±$10,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,675 | ±$6,787 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 611 | ±151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,082 | ±111 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,913 (2024)
ID: 177714
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
14412W COUNTY HIGHWAY K, HAYWARD WI 54843-2048
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GUS Population: 18,835 (2024)
ID: 115034
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
10610 MAIN ST, STE 10, HAYWARD WI 54843-6584
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Hayward, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hayward, WI | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | HAYWARD, WI | |
| 5 Nearby | 6-17 | HAYWARD, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 3-12 | STONE LAKE, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
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College | 3.7 mi away | 13466 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI, 54843 |
7156344790100
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LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 13466 W. TREPANIA RD., HAYWARD, WI, 54843 |
(715) 634-4790
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SHERMAN & RUTH WEISS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 10788 STATE HWY. 27/77, HAYWARD, WI, 54843 |
(715) 634-2161
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FOREST LODGE LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 13450 COUNTY HWY M, CABLE, WI, 54821 |
(715) 798-3189
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WINTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 5129 N. MAIN ST., WINTER, WI, 54896 |
(715) 266-2144
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 421 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKS & BREAD BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 23.0 mi away | 412 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAYWARD RS, WI US, located 5.1 miles from Bass Lake town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0° | 2.9° | 13.5° | 0.89" | 12.0" |
| February | 29.8° | 5.8° | 17.8° | 0.89" | 10.4" |
| March | 42.4° | 17.6° | 30.0° | 1.46" | 10.3" |
| April | 55.8° | 30.1° | 43.0° | 2.70" | 5.5" |
| May | 69.3° | 41.9° | 55.6° | 3.99" | 0.6" |
| June | 77.9° | 51.6° | 64.7° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 55.5° | 68.7° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 53.7° | 66.5° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 47.1° | 59.4° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.3° | 35.2° | 46.3° | 3.15" | 0.8" |
| November | 41.4° | 23.4° | 32.4° | 1.67" | 7.3" |
| December | 28.7° | 10.7° | 19.7° | 1.26" | 12.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Round Lake CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hayward city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Chief Lake CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Stone Lake CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Reserve CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| New Post CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5511305200. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.