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Boulder Junction, WI
Census-designated place in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Population
193
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
144
ZIP codes
0
Boulder Junction and its ZIP codes
Boulder Junction at a glance
- Boulder Junction is 32% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Boulder Junction, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vilas County. PPP loans are for Boulder Junction.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,284
8,411 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,506
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $11,542 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Boulder Junction, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 0°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boulder Junction, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Boulder Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaynerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Lac du FlambeauCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Marenisco, MICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Eagle RiverCity | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Watersmeet, MICensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9.2 |
| Wakefield, MICity | 29 mi | 7.9 |
| Ramsay, MICensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boulder Junction, WI in?
- Boulder Junction is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Boulder Junction, WI?
- About 193 people live in Boulder Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boulder Junction?
- Nearby places include Sayner (10 mi), Woodruff (15 mi), Lac du Flambeau (16 mi), Minocqua (16 mi), Marenisco, MI (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023