Webb Lake, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Webb Lake, Wisconsin
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Location of Webb Lake
in Burnett County, Wisconsin |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 32.0 sq mi (82.8 km2) |
| • Water | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54830
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-84975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584390 |
Webb Lake is a small town located in Burnett County, which is in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 311 people lived there. The town is found along Wisconsin Highway 77, close to County Road H. There's also a small, unnamed community called Webb Lake located within the town itself.
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Exploring Webb Lake's Geography
Webb Lake covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (93.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32 square miles (82.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.2 square miles (10.8 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 11.58% of the town is covered by water.
Location and Nearby Areas
The town of Webb Lake is in the northeastern part of Burnett County. To its east, it shares a border with Washburn County. The actual body of water known as Webb Lake is a bit northwest of the town's center. The Namekagon River, which flows into the St. Croix River, also passes through the northeast corner of the town.
Some other towns and communities close to Webb Lake include Danbury, Swiss, Blaine, Dairyland, and Minong. Webb Lake is about 29 miles northeast of Siren and 24 miles northwest of Spooner.
Understanding Webb Lake's Population
In the year 2000, there were 381 people living in the town of Webb Lake. These people lived in 186 different households, and 114 of these were families. The population density was about 11.9 people per square mile. There were also 730 housing units, which means many homes are likely used for vacations.
Who Lives in Webb Lake?
Most people living in Webb Lake in 2000 were White (about 97.38%). A small number were African American (0.52%) or Native American (1.05%). About 1.05% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households:
- About 12.9% of households had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (53.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 11.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 1.94 people, and the average family had about 2.42 people.
Age and Income in Webb Lake
The population of Webb Lake in 2000 had a wide range of ages:
- 16.5% were under 18 years old.
- 3.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 18.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 32.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 29.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Webb Lake was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were about 129.5 males.
The average income for a household in the town was $31,033. For families, the average income was $36,000. The average income per person in the town was $17,584. A very small number of people (5.0%) were living below the poverty line, including no one under 18 and 4.0% of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Webb Lake (Wisconsin) para niños
