Map of Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,977. Its county seat is Balsam Lake. The county was created in 1853.

Polk County overview:
Name:	Polk County
FIPS code:	55-095
State:	Wisconsin
Founded:	1853
Named for:	James K. Polk
Seat:	Balsam Lake
Largest city:	Amery
Total Area:	956 sq mi (2,480 km²)
Land Area:	914 sq mi (2,370 km²)
Total Population:	44,977
Population Density:	49.2/sq mi (19.0/km²)

Polk County location map. Where is Polk County?

Polk County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Polk County. — Location of Polk County in the the United States.

Polk County location on the Wisconsin map. Where is Polk County. — Location of Polk County in Wisconsin.

Polk County Road Map

Polk CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Polk County, Wisconsin. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 956 square miles (2,480 km), of which 914 square miles (2,370 km) is land and 42 square miles (110 km) (4.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Burnett County – north
Barron County – east
Dunn County – southeast
St. Croix County – south
Washington County, Minnesota – southwest
Chisago County, Minnesota – west

Major highways

Railroads

Canadian National
Minnesota Transportation Museum

Buses

List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airports

Amery Municipal Airport (KAHH) serves the county and surrounding communities.
L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO).

National protected area

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part)