Pine Lake is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The unincorporated community of Roosevelt is located in the town.
The Town of Pine Lake is located in central Oneida County, and is bound by the town of Newbold to the west, the towns of Newbold and Sugar Camp to the north, the town of Stella to the east, and the City of Rhinelander and town of Pelican to the south. The town covers 28,769 acres and has an estimated 2001 population of 2746 permanent residents. The town of Pine Lake is primarily a rural community with concentrated lakeshore development, and low density residential development radiating from the lakeshore. Due to its close proximity to Rhinelander, there is no concentrated commercial development or downtown area, although many businesses are located along STH 17.
Most of the town (83.4%) is wooded, with a large portion (24.8%, 7,124 acres) being industrial forest land in the eastern half of the town. Approximately 10.9% (3,146 acres) of the town is covered by water, including 16 named lakes, the Wisconsin River, Pickerel, Jennie Weber, Shepard Lake, Pine Lake, and Skunk Creeks. The remaining five percent of the total acreage is primarily made up of single family residential (638 acres), roads (373 acres), and farmland/open space (198 acres).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.0 square miles (116.6 km2), of which, 40.6 square miles (105.2 km2) of it is land and 4.4 square miles (11.4 km2) of it (9.80%) is water.
Population
The population in Pine Lake is 2,746. There are 68 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pine Lake is 48.6, the US median age is 37.4. The number of people per household in Pine Lake is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pine Lake
- 63.7% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 21.2% are married with children
- 10.0% have children, but are single
Race in Pine Lake
- 96.0% are white
- 0.0% are black
- 0.0% are asian
- 1.2% are native american
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or More Races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $49,500. Males had a median income of $36,413 versus $23,272 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,515. About 4.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Wisconsin State Hwy 17 provides for north/south travel through Pine Lake, and serves as a primary transportation route for trips by local residents and inter-county trips for the region. The STH 17 corridor links Pine Lake to population and employment centers within the Cities of Rhinelander and Eagle River as well as providing access to other major highways, such as US Highway 8, 45 and 51.
The Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Pine Lake, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.
Schools
Rhinelander School District. The Rhinelander K-12 School District has a total enrollment of 3,400 students. There are ten schools within the District including one high school, one junior high/middle school and eight elementary schools.
High School. Rhinelander High School provides all high school education services to Pine Lake residents. The school is located in the city of Rhinelander on Coolidge Avenue.
Junior High/Middle School. James Williams Junior High School provides middle/junior high education to residents. The school is located on Acacia Lane in the neighboring city of Rhinelander.
Elementary School. Elementary education is provided to Pine Lake residents by the several elementary schools within the District. However, Pine Lake Elementary School, located on River Road, is the only one located within the township.
Private Schools. There are two private combined elementary/secondary schools located in the city of Rhinelander, as well as three other
Healthcare
The Rhinelander Regional Medical Group, as part of the Ministry Health Care Network, offers a variety of comprehensive medical services. The nearest hospital is St. Mary’s Hospital and the nearest clinic is the Rhinelander Regional Medical Group clinic, both located in Rhinelander.
Hospitals and medical centers near Pine Lake:
- DAVITA – PINE CREST DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- SACRED HEART, ST MARY’S INC HOSPICE (Hospital, about 4 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- MINISTRY ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- FRIENDLY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- FRIENDLY VILLAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- HORIZONS UNLIMITED (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
- TAYLOR PARK NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)
Outdoor Points of Interest
A rural, “Northwoods” forest-land, Pine Lake is home to both the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation and the annual Hodag Country Music Festival.
The town is not over-commercialized but does have new and existing businesses serving the needs of the community. All of the industry and commercial centers are located in the city of Rhinelander where the sewer and water services are available to accommodate them.
The town of Pine Lake owns and maintains one Town hall park located at the intersection of Trails End Road and Mohawk Shores Drive. The ball park has a softball diamond, dugout, playground equipment and bathroom facilities. There is also a privately owned nine-hole golf course, the Rhinelander County Club, that is located along the border between Pine Lake and Rhinelander.
Great Lakes or Chains
The lakes within the Town of Pine Lake are a main reason why the Town has developed as it has. The lakes also provide a variety of opportunities to property owners and visitors, and provide significant wildlife habitat. Below are the lakes that lie in part or entirely within the town.
Bass Lake. Bass Lake is a 60 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 21 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass.
Bertram Lake. Bertram Lake is a 31 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 6 feet. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass.
Boom Lake. Boom Lake is a 365 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Creek Lake. Lake Creek is a 188 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake is a 54 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 43 feet. Fish include Panfish and Largemouth Bass.
Moen Lake. Moen Lake is a 461 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 11 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is low.
Mud Lake. Mud Lake is a 41 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 26 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.
Pine Lake. Pine Lake is a 242 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 32 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.
South Pine Lake. South Pine Lake is a 75 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 7 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Shepard Lake. Shepard Lake is a 179 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 18 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is low.
Third Lake. Third Lake is a 97 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 14 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is low.
Thunder Lake. Thunder Lake is a 182 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.
Art Centers, Community Centers, and ETC
The Town of Pine Lake’s administrative facilities are located on River Road in the Pine Lake community center. The community center building also houses the Pine Lake Fire Station No. 1 and the Town Hall.
The Town of Pine Lake owns, operates and maintains the community center (which houses the town hall and main fire station), two fire stations and a town shop.
Average Home Price Sold
2018 Ave Price Sold: $221,387.96
2021 Ave Price Sold: $274,684.14
2023 Ave Price Sold: $327,443.35
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