Shell Lake city, Wisconsin
Shell Lake city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shell Lake city is a geographic entity located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,414. The land area covers 5.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,414 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 616 | ±70 | 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 | 945 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 616 | ±70 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 329 | ±72 |
| Median Home Value | $229,400 | ±$36,236 |
| Median Gross Rent | $450 | ±$284 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,500 | ±$12,843 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,316 | ±$7,828 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 124 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 560 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.8% | ±6.5% |
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: 1,393 (2024)
ID: 177263
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 520, SHELL LAKE WI 54871-0520
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GUS Population: 16,982 (2024)
ID: 177076
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
PO BOX 337, SHELL LAKE WI 54871-0337
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Shell Lake | 03-06 | Shell Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Shell Lake | 07-12 | Shell Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Shell Lake | PK-02 | Shell Lake, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cumberland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Haugen, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cumberland, WI | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | CUMBERLAND, WI | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-13 | SPOONER, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CTR
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Hospital | City address association | 113 4TH AVE, SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-7833
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Northwood Technical College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 1900 College Dr., Rice Lake, WI, 54868 |
8002439482
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SHELL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 501 1ST ST., SHELL LAKE, WI, 54871 |
(715) 468-2074
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY BOOKS & BREAD BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 412 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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SPOONER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 421 HIGH ST., SPOONER, WI, 54801 |
(715) 635-2792
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THOMAS ST. ANGELO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 1305 2ND AVE., CUMBERLAND, WI, 54829 |
(715) 822-2767
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RICE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 2 E. MARSHALL ST., RICE LAKE, WI, 54868 |
(715) 234-4861
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BARRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 10 N. 3RD ST., BARRON, WI, 54812 |
(715) 537-3881
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CAMERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 506 MAIN ST., CAMERON, WI, 54822 |
(715) 458-2267
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LARSEN FAMILY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.3 mi away | 7401 W. MAIN ST., WEBSTER, WI, 54893 |
(715) 866-7697
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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 SPOONER AG RES STN, WI US, located 6.9 miles from Shell Lake city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7° | 0.9° | 10.8° | 0.79" | 11.3" |
| February | 26.4° | 4.4° | 15.4° | 0.80" | 9.6" |
| March | 39.5° | 17.7° | 28.6° | 1.43" | 9.4" |
| April | 53.7° | 31.0° | 42.4° | 2.77" | 4.8" |
| May | 66.7° | 43.6° | 55.2° | 4.08" | 0.4" |
| June | 76.1° | 53.7° | 64.9° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.1° | 58.0° | 69.0° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.3° | 56.0° | 67.1° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.6° | 48.0° | 58.8° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.6° | 35.9° | 45.8° | 3.16" | 0.8" |
| November | 39.0° | 22.8° | 30.9° | 1.66" | 6.2" |
| December | 25.7° | 9.2° | 17.5° | 1.19" | 13.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spooner city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Barronett CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Haugen village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Trego CDP | CDP | 12.9 mi | — |
| Cumberland city | City | 14.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5512973200. • 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.