Barron, Wisconsin

About Barron

Barron is a small town in northwestern Wisconsin, home to 3,674 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Barron is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,263 residents per square mile.

📰 Barron News Today

• Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report - Aug. 18, 2026 drydenwire.com · Aug 18
• Barron County defendant facing new OWI charge in Washburn County - apg-wi.com apg-wi.com · Aug 17
• Barron County solar debate wiproud.com · Aug 17
• Sandhill Solar Project: Barron County residents raise concerns over proposed solar farm WEAU · Aug 12
• Barron Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barron Unique

• The only place in America named Barron — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barron

• Rolling Oaks — american
• Seasons Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barron

• Anderson Park reviews ★
• Barron County Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Becker Park reviews ★
• Highway T State Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Kiwanis Park reviews ★
• Kiwanis River Park reviews ★
• Lions River Park reviews ★
• Rockman's Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Barron

• Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin
• Barron High
• Riverview Middle
• Woodland Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barron

🏘️ Nearby Communities