Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Rice Lake is a city
in Barron County in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population
of 8,320. The city is located mostly within the Town of Rice Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.0 km²), of which, 8.6 square miles (22.4 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²) of it is water
. The total area is 10.66% water.
of 2000, there were 8,320 people, 3,615 households, and 2,107 families residing in the city. The population density was 963.9 people per square mile (372.2/km²). There were 3,799 housing units at an average density of 440.1 per square mile (170.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.13% Black or African American
, 0.72% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races
, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 3,615 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples
living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,808, and the median income for a family was $41,789. Males had a median income of $30,039 versus $20,774 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,585. About 6.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
The area is served by Rice Lake Regional Airport
-Carl's Field, south of Rice Lake.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in Barron County in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 8,320. The city is located mostly within the Town of Rice Lake.
Geography
Rice Lake is located at 45°29′54"N 91°44′20"W (45.498408, -91.738844).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.0 km²), of which, 8.6 square miles (22.4 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²) of it is water
Water
Water is a chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state . Water also exists in a...
. The total area is 10.66% water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,320 people, 3,615 households, and 2,107 families residing in the city. The population density was 963.9 people per square mile (372.2/km²). There were 3,799 housing units at an average density of 440.1 per square mile (170.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.13% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.72% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 3,615 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,808, and the median income for a family was $41,789. Males had a median income of $30,039 versus $20,774 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,585. About 6.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
U.S. Highway 53, Wisconsin Highway 48, and County Road SS (Main Street) are three arterial routes in the city.The area is served by Rice Lake Regional Airport
Rice Lake Regional Airport
Rice Lake Regional Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located five nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Rice Lake, a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States...
-Carl's Field, south of Rice Lake.
Public schools
- Rice Lake High School
- Rice Lake Middle School
- Hilltop Elementary
- Tainter Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Haugen Elementary
Post-secondary education
- University of Wisconsin–Barron County
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical CollegeWisconsin Indianhead Technical CollegeWisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a two-year technical college with campuses in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior, Wisconsin. There are also two branches in Hayward and Ladysmith. WITC also operates a learning center in Washburn County. WITC's administrative offices are in...
- Rice Lake Campus
Economy
Rice Lake serves as a shopping, industrial, educational, and medical hub for the surrounding rural communities of Barron, Cameron, Chetek, Shell Lake, Cumberland, Spooner, Ladysmith.Industry
- American Excelsior Company
- Holiday Kitchens- A division of Mastercraft Industries
- Homeshield
- Johnson Truck Bodies
- Mastercraft Industries
- McCain Foods LimitedMcCain Foods LimitedMcCain Foods Limited is a privately owned company established in 1957 by four brothers—Harrison McCain, Wallace McCain, Robert McCain, and Andrew McCain—in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada...
- Rice Lake Weighing Systems
- Shadow Plastics
Medical facilities
- Lakeview Medical Center
- Marshfield Clinic - Rice Lake Center
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Northland - Rice Lake Clinic
Notable people
- Ed Barney - MLB player
- John G. BlystoneJohn G. BlystoneJohn G. Blystone was an American film director. He directed 100 films between 1915 and 1938.He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. His grave is located at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.-Relatives:John Blystone's brother was actor Stanley...
- film director - Edward R. BrunnerEdward R. BrunnerEdward R. Brunner is a former Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.-Biography:A resident of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Brunner is a graduate of Marquette University and the University of Akron School of Law. Additionally, he trained as an emergency medical technician at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical...
- Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals - William M. ConleyWilliam M. ConleyWilliam Martin Conley is an American lawyer and a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.- Early life and education :...
- federal judge - William Henry DietzWilliam Henry DietzWilliam Henry "Lone Star" Dietz was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Washington State University , Purdue University , Louisiana Tech University , University of Wyoming , and Albright College compiling a career college football record of 70–47–6...
- NFL head coach - Foster FriessFoster FriessFoster Stephen Friess is an American businessman and supporter of conservative Christian causes. In a 2001 article, BusinessWeek suggested Friess "may be the longest-surviving successful growth-stock picker, having navigated markets for 36 years, in his own firm since 1974."-Life:Foster Friess was...
- businessman - Eric G. GibsonEric G. GibsonEric Gunnar Gibson was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.-Biography:...
- Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Hal KolstadHal KolstadHarold Everette Kolstad is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5' 9" Weight: 190 lb., Kolstad batted and threw right-handed...
- MLB player - Dick LaneDick Lane (TV announcer)Richard Lane , more commonly known as Dick Lane, was an American television announcer and actor who made his mark broadcasting wrestling and roller derby shows on KTLA-TV, mainly from the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.-Early years:Lane was born in 1899 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin...
- actor - Pug LundPug LundPug Lund was an American football player. Francis L. "Pug" Lund was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and attended Rice Lake High School. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1958.-External links:*...
- football player - Harold OlsenHarold OlsenHarold G. Olsen was a college men's basketball coach. The Rice Lake, Wisconsin native was the head coach of the Ohio State University from 1922 to 1946. That year he became the first head coach of the BAA's Chicago Stags, where he coached almost three seasons before being replaced by Philip...
- head coach of the Chicago StagsChicago StagsThe Chicago Stags were a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..- Franchise history :The Chicago Stags were founded in 1946 and folded in 1950. Despite their short history, they were able to acquire the draft rights to a young Bob Cousy in a trade with the Tri-Cities...
, member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Clay PerryClay Perry (baseball)Clayton Shields Perry was a Major League Baseball player who played in seven games for the Detroit Tigers in 1908. Born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Perry attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In his seven games in the major leagues, Perry played third base and had 2 hits in 17 at bats for a...
- MLB player - Jason RaeJason RaeJason Rae is a Democratic National Committee member from the state of Wisconsin. Rae is the youngest person ever elected to the DNC.-Early life and education:...
- youngest elected member of the Democratic National CommitteeDemocratic National CommitteeThe Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support... - Fred ThomasFred Thomas (third baseman)Frederick Harvey "Tommy" Thomas was a reserve infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a third baseman for three different teams between the and seasons...
- MLB player