Shell Lake, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shell Lake, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
Local Historical Museum in Shell Lake
|
|
Location of Shell Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.24 sq mi (26.53 km2) |
| • Land | 5.85 sq mi (15.14 km2) |
| • Water | 4.40 sq mi (11.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2010)
|
|
| • Total | 1,347 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
|
1,310 |
| • Density | 224.08/sq mi (86.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54871
|
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-73200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574007 |
Shell Lake is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a smaller city, with 1,347 people living there in 2010. Shell Lake is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for Washburn County are located.
Contents
Shell Lake's History
The city of Shell Lake got its name from the beautiful lake nearby. A post office, which helps send mail, has been open in Shell Lake since 1880. This shows that people have lived and worked in the area for a long time.
Shell Lake's Location and Size
Shell Lake is located at 45°44′1″N 91°55′3″W / 45.73361°N 91.91750°W. The city covers a total area of about 10.20 square miles (26.42 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.81 square miles (15.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.39 square miles (11.37 square kilometers), is water.
The most important natural feature in the city is Shell Lake itself. The lake is right in the middle of the city and is completely within its borders.
People Living in Shell Lake
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 902 | — | |
| 1920 | 920 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 826 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 872 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 954 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,016 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 928 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,135 | 22.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,161 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,309 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,347 | 2.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,310 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,347 people living in Shell Lake. These people lived in 594 households, and 357 of these were families. The city had about 231.8 people per square mile (89.5 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Shell Lake were White (97.7%). There were also small numbers of Native American (1.2%), Asian (0.3%), and African American (0.1%) residents. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Shell Lake was 46.1 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were also 65 years or older, making up 26.9% of the population.
Education in Shell Lake
Shell Lake has its own school district, which includes Shell Lake High School. This school helps students learn and grow.
The Shell Lake Arts Center is a special place that offers summer camps for kids and teens. They can learn about fine art, theater, and music. It's famous for having the oldest summer jazz camps for young people in the country. Talented musicians and teachers from big cities and universities come to teach there.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) also has its main offices in Shell Lake. This college helps adults learn new skills for jobs.
Getting Around Shell Lake
U.S. Highway 63 is a major road that runs north and south through the city. It passes along the western side of Shell Lake. Other important roads include County Road B to the north and County Road D to the south. These roads help people get to U.S. Highway 53.
Shell Lake Municipal Airport
The Shell Lake Municipal Airport (KSSQ, SSQ) is located southeast of the city center. It has a 3,711-foot (1,131-meter) asphalt runway that is open all year. The airport is quite busy, with over 12,600 takeoffs and landings each year.
Emergency Services
Shell Lake has its own police department with full-time and part-time officers. The Chief of Police is David Wilson.
The Shell Lake Fire Department started in 1898. It protects the City of Shell Lake and a large area around it, including several nearby towns. The fire department also helps the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with fighting wildfires. They are trained for cold water and ice rescues, car accidents, and other important services.
If someone needs an ambulance, North Memorial Medical Center's Spooner/Shell Lake station provides that service.
Famous People from Shell Lake
- Hans M. Laursen was a businessman and politician who lived in Shell Lake.
- Patricia Spafford Smith, a businesswoman and politician, was born in Shell Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Shell Lake (Wisconsin) para niños
