Polk County is located in northwest Wisconsin.  Originally part of the Northwest Territory, Polk County was created in 1853 from St. Croix County.  The county was named in honor of President James K. Polk, our 11th President. 

The county seat is Balsam Lake.

Population:    43,270 (2003 estimate)

Land Area:     917 square miles

Information Links

• Polk County Website
• U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts - Polk County

Municipalities in Polk County

Alden, Town of

Amery, City of

Apple River, Town of

Balsam Lake, Town of

Balsam Lake, Village of

Beaver, Town of

Black Brook, Town of

Bone Lake, Town of

Centuria, Village of

Clam Falls, Town of

Clayton, Town of

Clayton, Village of

Clear Lake, Town of

Clear Lake, Village of

Dresser, Village of

Eureka, Town of

Farmington, Town of

Frederic, Village of

Garfield, Town of

Georgetown, Town of

Johnstown, Town of

Laketown, Town of

Lincoln, Town of

Lorain, Town of

Luck, Town of

Luck, Village of

McKinley, Town of

Milltown, Town of

Milltown, Village of

Osceola, Town of

Osceola, Village of

St. Croix Falls, City of

St. Croix Falls, Town of

Sterling, Town of

Turtle Lake, Village of   (Part in Polk County; primarily in Barron County)

West Sweden, Town of

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