Chief Lake, Wisconsin
Chief Lake is a community of 660 people in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Chief Lake
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Chief Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chief Lake
Chief Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 582 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Chief Lake, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa University
School · 1.4 mi
Tribal land-grant college in Hayward, Wisconsin, U.S.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Woli/Akii'Gikinoo'Amaading Environmental School
School · 1.2 mi
8575 N Trepania Rd, Hayward
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Community Library
Library · 1.4 mi
13466 W Trepania Road, Hayward
Healthcare1
Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
13380 Trepania Road, Hayward
Map of Chief Lake
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 2°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 5°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 29°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 53°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 23°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 10°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hayward Muni Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sawyer County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-08-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2000-06-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sawyer County Airport (HYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Little Round Lake 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Hayward 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Spooner 28 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Shell Lake 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Ladysmith 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Rice Lake 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Cameron 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Park Falls 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Barron 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cumberland 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Platypolia mactata - iNaturalist 54645297, CatherineK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS032-E-23513 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35179 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-35640 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35178 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-9642 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35180 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-50211 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-35177 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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