Clark County, Wisconsin Guide | Communities, Living and Local Tools

Quick Clark County Facts

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Clark County is a central Wisconsin county known for farming, forestland, small communities, county parks and extensive trail systems. Neillsville serves as the county seat and a regional center for government, schools, healthcare and local services.

County seat City of Neillsville

Regional setting Forests, farms, rivers and rural communities

Nearby airport Central Wisconsin Airport

Recreation Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and trail riding

About Clark County

Clark County is located in central Wisconsin between the Chippewa Valley and the Wisconsin River region. Neillsville serves as the county seat and provides county government, schools, healthcare, shopping and community services.

The county includes small cities, villages, farms, forestland, lakes, rivers and rural properties. Its central location provides access toward Eau Claire, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau and La Crosse.

What Clark County is known for

Clark County Forest and public recreation land
Levis and Trow Mounds trail system
Rock Dam Lake and county park recreation
Agriculture, dairy farming and rural communities
Hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing
ATV, UTV and snowmobile trails
Fishing, hunting, camping and wildlife viewing
Historic downtowns and small community events

Living in Clark County

Clark County offers apartments, older homes, small-town neighborhoods, rural houses, farms, wooded acreage and properties near lakes and recreational areas. Housing costs vary based on municipality, condition, acreage, road access and proximity to regional employment centers.

A complete household budget should include housing, property taxes, utilities, insurance, transportation, heating, snow removal and property maintenance. Rural properties may also require private well, septic, driveway and internet-access planning.

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Clark County Property Tax

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Distance from Neillsville

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Clark County Vacation Budget

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Clark County Communities

Cities, villages and local areas

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Neillsville City and county seat Greenwood City along the Black River Owen City in northern Clark County Thorp City and agricultural community Abbotsford City partly in Clark County Loyal City and farming community Colby City partly in Clark County Dorchester Village in northern Clark County Granton Village east of Neillsville Withee Village near Owen Curtiss Village and highway community Humbird Rural community in southern Clark County

Living in Clark County

Housing, farms and rural properties

Clark County includes traditional small-town neighborhoods, farms, wooded acreage and rural homes near forests, lakes and trail systems.

City and village housing

Neillsville, Greenwood, Owen, Thorp and other communities offer apartments, older homes and established neighborhoods near schools and local services.

Farm properties

Agricultural areas offer farmhouses, barns, acreage and working land that may require additional maintenance, equipment and insurance planning.

Rural and wooded homes

Rural homes may use private wells, septic systems, long driveways and local internet providers, with longer travel times to stores and healthcare.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Explore forests, lakes and trail systems

Clark County offers county forestland, mountain biking, camping, lakes, trails and year-round outdoor recreation.

Levis and Trow Mounds

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Rock Dam Lake

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Clark County Forest

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ATV and UTV trails

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Snowmobile trails

Winter trail systems connect cities, villages, forestland and neighboring counties.

Fishing and wildlife

Lakes, rivers and public lands provide opportunities for fishing, hunting, birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Clark County Weather

Four-season weather in central Wisconsin

Clark County experiences cold and snowy winters, variable spring conditions, warm summers and colorful fall weather.

Winter

Winters are cold and snowy. Heating, plowing, winter tires and rural-road preparation should be included in seasonal planning.

Spring and fall

Spring can be cool and wet, while fall brings harvest activity, colorful forests, hunting seasons and scenic drives.

Summer

Summers are warm and sometimes humid, with camping, fishing, festivals, trail riding and outdoor events becoming popular.

Getting Around

Clark County transportation and regional travel

Driving is the primary way to travel between Clark County communities, farms, workplaces, parks and regional destinations.

Highway travel

U.S. Highway 10, State Highway 29 and other regional roads connect Clark County with Eau Claire, Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids and Wausau.

Rural driving

Residents should account for longer travel distances, wildlife, winter road conditions and limited services in some rural areas.

Airport access

Central Wisconsin Airport and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport provide commercial air options within the broader region.

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Counties near Clark County

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Marathon County Wood County Jackson County Eau Claire County Chippewa County Taylor County Trempealeau County Lincoln County

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clark County

What is the county seat of Clark County?

Neillsville is the county seat and contains the primary county government offices.

What is Clark County known for?

Clark County is known for farming, the Clark County Forest, Levis and Trow Mounds, Rock Dam Lake and extensive ATV, snowmobile and outdoor trail systems.

What are the main communities in Clark County?

Major communities include Neillsville, Greenwood, Owen, Thorp, Loyal, Abbotsford, Colby, Dorchester and Granton.

What outdoor activities are available?

Popular activities include hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, boating, hunting, ATV riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

What should I consider when buying rural property?

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