Relocate

from 2022 Washburn County Official Guide

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A PLACE TO CALL Home Nearly 1,000 lakes. 700 miles of rivers and streams. Hundreds of miles of recreational trails. Welcome home. If you haven’t already made the move, let us be the first to say, you’re going to love it here! Washburn County offers the small town way of life with many of the amenities that you’re used to. You aren’t likely to find huge chain retailers or restaurants here, although they aren’t far away. What you will find...amazing stores where the owners are locals too. Locals who care. Locals who contribute to your kids’ team fundraiser. Locals who are passionate about making Washburn County the best possible place to call home.

If you’re ready to find your perfect place, we’re ready to help you. Visit the “RELOCATE” page on WashburnCounty.org or call 715-635-9696 and we’ll get a Relocation Packet out to you right away. In the meantime, reach out to these great businesses and organizations to get started.

WASHBURN

COUNTY STATS

• Population 15,993 (2020 Estimate) • County Seat: Shell Lake; Largest City:

Spooner • 2 Hospitals, 3 Clinics, 2 Skilled Nursing

Facilities • 4 Public Schools, 1 Private School, 1

Alternative School, 2 Charter Schools • 38 Places of Worship • 16 Silent Sport Trail Systems; 100+

Miles of ATV Trails; 240+ Miles of

Snowmobile Trails • 1 National Park - Namekagon River:

Wisconsin’s Moving National Park, part of the St. Croix National Scenic

Riverway • 964 Lakes & 148,000 acres of county forest land

WE LOVE LIVING IN WASHBURN COUNTY...

AND WE KNOW YOU WILL, TOO!

“We have been vacationing here for over 25 years and loved it so much that when the opportunity arose to move and make Washburn County the place we call home we jumped! We love all that is available in our community for our children to grow up loving just like we did as kids.”

Xan Nelson Operations Manager at The Dock Coffee and Round Man Brewing Co. & 6 year full-time resident

“We moved to Wisconsin to be able to enjoy the beautiful, scenic northwoods, awesome people, and take advantage of the endless opportunities each and every day without the hustle and bustle of the big city life.”

Tom & Kathy Martin Owners of Long Lake Bait & Tackle & 11 year full-time residents

“We choose to keep our family-rooted business in Minong where our history goes deep. Minong is as authentic a small town as you can get and it not only feels like home, it is home.” Jack Link Life-long resident & Founder of

Jack Link's Protein Snacks, crafting high-quality, delicious protein snacks.

TOP 5 REASONS TO MOVE TO WASHBURN COUNTY

1. Hundreds of miles of recreational trails for all sports and seasons 2. The perfect escape from fast-paced city life 3. Nearly 1,000 pristine lakes, streams & rivers 4. There’s no better place to raise a family 5. You’ll feel like a local in no time - the residents are so welcoming

TOP 5 REASONS TO CONSIDER WASHBURN COUNTY HOME FOR YOUR BUSINESS

1. Centrally located in Northwest Wisconsin with five major highways 2. Growing rural area with a high success rate of new start-ups 3. Extraordinary networking & local support for the business community 4. Strong tourism economy & marketing of the area as a destination 5. Access to local revolving loan funds