Lake Holcombe town, Wisconsin
Lake Holcombe town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake Holcombe town is a geographic entity located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,010. The land area covers 26.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,010 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 59.1 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 475 | ±73 | 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 | 652 | ±95 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 475 | ±73 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 177 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $238,000 | ±$37,162 |
| Median Gross Rent | $872 | ±$175 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,772 | ±$6,206 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,962 | ±$6,592 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 184 | ±104 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 413 | ±85 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±2.3% |
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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TOWN OF LAKE HOLCOMBE
GUS Population: 1,014 (2024)
ID: 177356
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 280, HOLCOMBE WI 54745-0280
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GUS Population: 67,323 (2024)
ID: 184231
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
711 N BRIDGE ST, STE 1, CHIPPEWA FALLS WI 54729-1876
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cornell, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Gilman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Gilman, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Holcombe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Holcombe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Jim Falls, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Holcombe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gilman, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CORNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 117 N. THIRD ST., CORNELL, WI, 54732 |
(715) 239-3709
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WESTERN TAYLOR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 380 E. MAIN ST., GILMAN, WI, 54433 |
(715) 447-5486
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RUSK COUNTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 418 CORBETT AVE. W., LADYSMITH, WI, 54848 |
(715) 532-2604
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BRUCE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 102 W. RIVER AVE., BRUCE, WI, 54819 |
(715) 868-2005
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CADOTT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 331 N. MAIN ST., CADOTT, WI, 54727 |
(715) 289-4950
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D.R. MOON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 154 4TH AVE., STANLEY, WI, 54768 |
(715) 644-2004
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G.E. BLESKACEK FAMILY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 1519 17TH AVE., BLOOMER, WI, 54724 |
(715) 568-2384
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THORP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 401 S. CONWAY DR., THORP, WI, 54771 |
(715) 669-5953
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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 HOLCOMBE, WI US, located 2.5 miles from Lake Holcombe town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3° | 2.3° | 12.3° | 1.03" | — |
| February | 27.6° | 5.5° | 16.5° | 1.02" | — |
| March | 39.1° | 18.3° | 28.7° | 1.72" | — |
| April | 53.5° | 32.3° | 42.9° | 3.01" | — |
| May | 66.2° | 44.5° | 55.3° | 3.86" | — |
| June | 75.1° | 54.3° | 64.7° | 4.71" | — |
| July | 79.6° | 58.7° | 69.1° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 77.4° | 56.4° | 66.9° | 4.26" | — |
| September | 69.6° | 47.9° | 58.8° | 3.67" | — |
| October | 56.1° | 35.8° | 45.9° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 39.9° | 23.8° | 31.9° | 1.85" | — |
| December | 27.7° | 11.6° | 19.7° | 1.29" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Cornell city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Sheldon village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Conrath village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
| Gilman village | Village | 14.1 mi | — |
| Ladysmith city | City | 15.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5501741550. • 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.