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1912
Bird's eye view of Chetek, Wis, 1912
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About Chetek
City in Wisconsin, United StatesChetek is a city in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,172 at the 2020 census, down from 2,221 at the 2010 census. The city is partially within the Town of Chetek.
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Housing in Chetek
The typical Chetek home is worth about $294,000, up 4.9% in a year, 14% below the Wisconsin typical home.
Work & commute in Chetek
Full picture →Most working residents leave Chetek for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Chetek (15%), Rice Lake (14%) and Barron (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Chetek
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Wisconsin
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Chetek
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Chetek
Full climate →Chetek has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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