About Price County

The heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods—where natural beauty meets community spirit.

County SeatPhillips
Total Area1,254 sq mi
Population14,054
Founded1879

Welcome to the Northwoods

Nestled in northern Wisconsin, Price County offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. As one of Wisconsin’s larger counties by area, it encompasses diverse landscapes—from dense forests to over 39 square miles of pristine water—creating an ideal environment for residents and visitors alike.

🌲 Geography

Characterized by gently rolling terrain and extensive hardwood forests. We share borders with Ashland, Iron, Vilas, Oneida, Lincoln, Taylor, and Rusk counties.

🎣 Recreation

Enjoy world-class fishing, snowmobiling, and hiking. From summer boating to winter ice fishing, the Northwoods lifestyle is active year-round.

🛣️ Connectivity

Easily accessible via US Highway 8 and WI-13. The Price County Airport (KPKF) in Phillips serves general aviation and business travel.

📈 Economy

A resilient economy built on sustainable forestry, tourism, agriculture, and a thriving small business community.

Our Communities

Price County is a network of charming cities, villages, and towns. Each offers its own slice of northern Wisconsin culture.

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Price County Fun
Price County Fun
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Soo Lake Bar & Grill
October 02, 2026

New at the Soo! Cranberry Ginger Mule!!!! Oh man! Leinenkugels Chippewa River Distillery, fresh squeezed lime, and some ginger beer! Wow! Now I gotta go try another just to be sure....

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Sheila Everhart
October 02, 2026

🍂 Who’s ready for a little Wisconsin farm fun? From Moo-tober Fest at Heim's Hillcrest Dairy LLC.. in Algoma to Happy Harvest Fest at Heidi's Happy Acres in Monroe, fall adventures are waiting across the state! 🎃🐐 Gather your favorite people and discover the welcoming faces...

Northwood Roast
October 01, 2026

Coffee History Devotional ☕ Coffee didn’t start as a “quick drink.” It spread through monasteries and study circles because it helped people stay awake for prayer, reading, and long conversations. Devotional thought: Staying awake is not just about energy. It’s about attent...

Skip Northwoods
October 01, 2026

Can I really be “Skip Northwoods” if I’m not fully aware of the best spots to hike with my doggos? Honestly, I’m curious as to where you think the best spots are. We are new to the area and appreciate the input of people that know their alway around better than we do. Oh, I ...

Ripsaw Saloon
October 01, 2026

Wisconsin’s 2026 youth deer hunt runs Oct. 10-11 for hunters 15 and under, residents and non-residents alike. Hunters 12-15 who hold a hunter education certificate hunt accompanied by an adult. Hunters 11 and under, or 12-15 without hunter education, must be mentored by an adult ...

Sheila Everhart · Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association
September 29, 2026

Wisconsin is in full-on fall mode! From gunny sack races and camel rides to Apple Cider Mules and colorful mums, our members are serving up unique experiences all over the state!Make your agventures count with WATA’s FREE Fall Farms BINGO digital passport! Now through November 1,...

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On The Rocks Resort
September 29, 2026

Beautiful day in the Northwoods! We’re 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝟮 𝗣𝗠! Come enjoy your Monday with us!𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 – 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗪𝗜#OnTheRocksResort#NorthwoodsWisconsin#PhillipsWI#Cheers#SupportLocal

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BrittanyLena Volkman · is in Price County, Wisconsin.
September 28, 2026

They tried to break us with silence. They tried to drain us with administrative paywalls and hidden records. But we survived. And we didn't just survive—we built a movement. This is an exclusive sneak peek at Operation Transparency: The U.T.A.V. Awareness Project. We are turning ...



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