Neillsville Wisconsin Map

About Neillsville, Wisconsin

Neillsville is a locality in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,230. The population density is 325.5 people per km². Neillsville is located at 44.5600°N, 90.5962°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54456.

Neillsville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the winding veins of water. It lies 6.8 miles east-north-east of Columbia, WI (from Columbia, WI: bearing 64°T), and is situated 17.4 miles west of Rock. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the stark whites of winter, define the terrain, their slopes occasionally broken by the stark geometry of agricultural fields stretching towards a wide, benevolent sky. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the vast northern forests that still press in at the edges of settlement. The Black River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the vicinity, its banks often fringed with the rustling whispers of reeds and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's wing. The story of Neillsville is deeply entwined with the lumber industry that once defined this region, a time when mighty pines were felled and floated down these very waterways to feed the voracious appetite of a growing nation. Evidence of this past lingers in the sturdy, enduring architecture of older buildings and in the very names of some of the surrounding natural features. Today, Neillsville's economy has diversified, with agriculture – particularly dairy and grain farming – forming a cornerstone, its fields a testament to generations of stewardship. The county seat, it serves as a hub for commerce and community, its daily rhythm marked by the quiet hum of local businesses and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the historic courthouse, a solid, dignified structure that presides over the town square, or to the annual county fair, a celebration of local pride and the bounty of the land.

About This Neillsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neillsville, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.559962, -90.59625. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Neillsville and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Neillsville includes the ZIP code (54456), telephone area code (715), county seat of Clark County (Neillsville), and school district assignment (Neillsville School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Neillsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.