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A town of 964 people in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
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Map of King: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land8.3%1,953 of 23,428 acres
Trails33 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About King

Town in Wisconsin, United States
964Population

King is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 964 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave King for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Tomahawk (19%), Rhinelander (13%) and Bradley (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Tomahawk
19%
Rhinelander
13%
Bradley
8%
Wausau
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in King →

Health in King

Compared with Wisconsin

4better than WI·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Aspirus Tomahawk HospitalTomahawk · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Rhinelander Alcohol & Drug Recovery CenterRhinelander · 13 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 54487 · CMS · HRSAHealth in King →

Natural hazards in King

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in King →

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King has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 82 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter
52° / 28°Spring
76° / 53°Summer
54° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Tomahawk Public LibraryTomahawk · 7.9 miles · 46 hrs a week

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