Bad River Reservation

Bad River Reservation is a federal reservation in Ashland County and Iron County, Wisconsin, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 1,279 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 193 sq mi (500 km²) of land.

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Bad River Reservation in Wisconsin
Bad River Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,279 ± 136
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Ashland County95% of its landIron County5% of its land
Land area
193 sq mi (500 km²)
Median household income
$54,375 ± $14,520
Median home value
$107,100 ± $22,545
Water area
3.98 sq mi (10.3 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code
0140
Coordinates (central point)
46.521483, -90.665491

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Birch Hill (CDP)313 people
  2. New Odanah (CDP)275 people
  3. Bayfront (CDP)135 people
  4. Diaperville (CDP)109 people
  5. Jolmaville (CDP)104 people
  6. Odanah (CDP)60 people
  7. Franks Field (CDP)49 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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