Region Nine Training School · National Register of Historic Places
Eagle River’s story
173 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1853Eagle River is settled
Eagle RiverWI
A town of 1,528, settled in 1853. A regional job hub with 2,162 jobs.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,528
+16.5% since 2010
Typical home
$392K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
2,162
A job hub
What makes Eagle River stand out
The 3 things Eagle River does most differently from other towns.
2,162jobs here
Work
2,162 jobs
based in Eagle River, a regional job hub
27% of working residents work in town.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 68%
of WI districts
School Grade B+.
Region Nine Training SchoolHistory
Settled in 1853
3 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 173 years.
A growing town
Eagle River has grown 16.5% since 2010
1,398 people in 2010; 1,528 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Eagle River’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Partly Cloudy
H 64° · L 37°
Local news
All →- Eagle River man pleads guilty to child-sex chargeswsau.com · Oct 1
- Kathleen BlicharzVilas County News-Review · Jul 29
- Historic Tilden Resort cabin donated to Eagle River Historical SocietyVilas County News-Review · Jul 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eagle River. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Eagle River
About one in 4 of Eagle River’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Rhinelander (7%), Lincoln (7%) and Wausau (2%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
27%work in town
Where working residents work
In Eagle River27%
Rhinelander7%
Lincoln7%
Wausau2%
St. Germain2%
21 mi
median commute distance
2,162
jobs based in Eagle River
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Eagle River’s public schools outperform 68% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Eagle River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River | PK–6 | 484 | B |
| Christ Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 42 | |
| Northland Pines Middle and High School | 7–12 | 543 | C+ |
| School of Options and Applied Research High | 8–12 | 65 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Eagle River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
77″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring26–51°
Summer51–75°
Fall33–53°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 25
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Eagle River home is worth about $392K
The typical Eagle River home is worth about $392,000, up 5.7% in a year, 15% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$392KZillow home value
Typical home value
Eagle River$392K
Wisconsin$340K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Eagle River
Eagle River's reported crime rate is above Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Eagle River0.6
Wisconsin2.9
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Eagle River18
Wisconsin11.9
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
29
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
8.9% of Eagle River is conserved land
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
8.9%conserved
8.9%
conserved · 194 of 2,175 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vilas County Fairgrounds | 0.5 mi | 23 |
| 2. Minnesota Street Park & Playground | — | 5 |
| 3. Riverview Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Eagle River beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Eagle River | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4% | 3.4% |
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital
0.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
54th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,975 people come to Eagle River for work
Where Eagle River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,162jobs based in Eagle River
27%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Eagle River on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Eagle River
City in Wisconsin, United States
Eagle River is a city and the county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 census. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1853
- Population
- 1,628
- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,647 ft
- ZIP code
- 54521
Eagle River’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Eagle River.
LincolnEagle River
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