Size:
1,041.1 square miles
Public lands-59%
Private lands-84% forested, 5% agricultural usage
824 lakes, sixth highest number of lakes in the state
Population, 1997: 9,121
Median Age: 35.7 years
Median Family Income: $19,700
Density: 8.9 persons per square mile
Equalized Valued: 1997: $408,182,500, per person $44,751
County Indebtedness, 1997: $3,000,000
Newspaper: The Forest Republican, weekly
Shopper: The Pioneer Express, weekly
Public Libraries: Crandon, Laona, Wabeno
Airport: 2 mi. south of Crandon, 3,500-ft. year round lighted runway
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Top Ten Employers after Largest Economic Sectors:
Northern Lights Casino/Potowatomi Bingo, 100-249 Employees
Mole Lake Casino, 100-249 Employees
Forest County, 100-249 Employees
Ariziconsin Group, 100-249 Employees
Bemis Manufacturing Company, 100-249 Employees
School District of Crandon, 50-99 Employees
Nu-Roc Community Healthcare, Inc.,50-99 Employees
J.Schaefer Enterprise, Inc. 50-99 Employees
Nicolet Hardwoods Corp.,50-99 Employees
School District of Laona, 50-99 Employees
U.S. Department of Agricultre, 50-99 Employees
Indian Springs Lodge and Conference Center, 50-99 Employees
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