Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Rhinelander is a city of 8,316 people in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Rhinelander
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rouman Cinema, First National Bank, Oneida County Courthouse and Rhinelander Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 4°F.
Weather in Rhinelander
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rhinelander
Rhinelander is a city in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 8,285 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rhinelander, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks5
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic bank building in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
Oneida County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
County courthouse in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Solon and Mathilda Sutliff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes24
Nacho's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
232 South Courtney Street, Rhinelander
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; We off; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Oriental Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese, Asian · 2.1 mi
1903 Lincoln Street
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Casa Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
Mexican-American food
343 Lincoln Street, Rhinelander
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
825 Lincoln Street, Rhinelander
Briq's Soft Serve at Jet's Dairy Bar
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
165 North Brown Street, Rhinelander
12 more on the map.
History
The area that eventually became the city of Rhinelander was originally called Pelican Rapids by early settlers, named for the stretch of rapids just above the convergence of the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers. Around 1870, Anderson W. Brown of Stevens Point and Anson P. Vaughn traveled up the Wisconsin River to cruise timber for Brown's father, E. D. Brown. Upon arriving at the meeting point of the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers at the site of John Curran's trading post, and seeing high banks along the rapids and excellent pine stands, Anderson Brown envisioned a town with a lumber mill powered by the waters of the Wisconsin River. Brown's vision did not come to fruition for some years, but after subsequent expeditions with others, including his brother and Rhinelander's first mayor, Webster Brown, the brothers managed to convince their father and uncle to purchase the land from the federal government and build a town.
From the History section of Rhinelander, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Nativity Catholic School- North Building
School · 1.8 mi
1360 North Stevens Street, Rhinelander
Nativity Catholic School- South Building
School · 0.9 mi
105 South Petham Street, Rhinelander
Healthcare8
Aspirus Cardiology - Rhinelander
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2275 North Shore Drive, Rhinelander
Aspirus Pulmonary & Critical Care - Rhinelander - Sleep
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2275 North Shore Drive, Rhinelander
Business Health at Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2275 North Shore Drive, Rhinelander
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2 East Ocala Street, Rhinelander
Marshfield Clinic Rhinelander Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2260 North Shore Drive, Rhinelander
Map of Rhinelander
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 6°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 17°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 23°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 10°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rhinelander Oneida Ap (2 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
Oneida County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-06-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (RHI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Eagle River 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Lac du Flambeau 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Merrill 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Antigo 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Maine 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Phillips 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wausau 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Iron River 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Weston 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Rib Mountain 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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
- Rhinelander City Hall, Theodore Christopher, CC0
- Oneida County Courthouse August 2015, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank Rhinelander Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Solon and Mathilda Sutliff House, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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