Polk County, county in Wisconsin, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,794 inhabitants. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853. Its county seat is Balsam Lake.
There are 16 city/town in Polk County, WI. The largest city of Polk County is Clayton with a population of 4,227. Other cities include, Osceola population 2,892, Amery population 2,799, Little Falls population 1,602, Balsam Lake population 1,419
Polk County is located in northwest Wisconsin. Some of the notable cities and towns in Polk County include:
Balsam Lake - Balsam Lake is a city located in central Polk County and had a population of 1,009 as of 2020. The city hosts the annual Balsam Lake Winter Carnival and Balsam Lake Dragon Boat Festival.
St. Croix Falls - St. Croix Falls is a city located along the St. Croix River in northwestern Polk County. It had a population of 2,133 as of 2020. Popular attractions include the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and Interstate State Park.
Osceola - Osceola is a village located south of Balsam Lake with a population of 2,579 as of 2020. The Polk County Fair is held annually in Osceola.
Centuria - Centuria is a village located southwest of Osceola. It had a population of 918 as of 2020. Centuria contains the historic Kilkarney Hills Golf Club.
Dresser - Dresser is a village located east of Osceola. It had a population of 807 as of 2020. The Indianhead Campground is a popular recreation spot near Dresser.
In summary, Polk County consists of several small towns and villages clustered around lakes and rivers in Wisconsin's picturesque northwest region. Balsam Lake and Osceola are the county's population centers.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Amery | City in Polk County, Wisconsin | 2,799 |
Balsam Lake | Civil town in Polk County, Wisconsin | 1,419 |
Centuria | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 905 |
Clam Falls | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 590 |
Clayton | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 4,227 |
Clear Lake | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 908 |
Dresser | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 864 |
Frederic | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,080 |
Little Falls | Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States | 1,602 |
Luck | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 935 |
McKinley | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 434 |
Milltown | Village in Polk County, Wisconsin | 1,233 |
Osceola | Township in Polk County, Wisconsin | 2,892 |
Saint Croix Falls | City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 1,157 |
Sand Lake | Human settlement in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 827 |
West Sweden | Human settlement in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America | 705 |