Rice Lake Wisconsin Map

About Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Rice Lake is a locality in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,030. The population density is 388.5 people per km². Rice Lake is located at 45.5061°N, 91.7382°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54868.

Rice Lake unfurls under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, its namesake waters a broad, still mirror reflecting the passing clouds and the deep green of the surrounding woodlands. It lies 37.3 miles north-west of Chippewa, WI (from Chippewa, WI: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Barron. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a series of low, rounded hills that have been smoothed by time and glaciation, giving way to the flat, fertile expanse of the lakebed itself. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, damp scent of loam and pine needles, a fragrance that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. In the summer months, the shores of Rice Lake are dotted with cabins and the occasional boat, their hulls gliding silently across the water, leaving behind only the faintest ripple. The history of Rice Lake is deeply entwined with the abundance of wild rice that once flourished in its shallow waters, a sustenance that gave the area its name and shaped the lives of the Indigenous peoples who first inhabited this land. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of agriculture, transforming the landscape into fields of grain and pasture. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a strong connection to the land, with dairy farms and crop cultivation forming a significant part of its character. Rice Lake itself remains a focal point, a place for recreation and a quiet reminder of the natural bounty that first drew people here, fostering a sense of continuity that can be felt in the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Rice Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rice Lake, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.506068, -91.738225. 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 Rice Lake and Barron County.

Detailed location data for Rice Lake includes the ZIP code (54868), telephone area code (715), county seat of Barron County (Barron), and school district assignment (Rice Lake Area 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 Rice Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.