Ho-Chunk Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land

Ho-Chunk Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land is a federal reservation with off-reservation trust land in Jackson County, Sauk County, Vernon County and 5 more counties, Wisconsin; and Houston County, Minnesota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 1,131 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) of land.

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Ho-Chunk Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,131 ± 164
What it is
Federal reservation · Off-reservation trust land
Counties
Jackson County, WI21% of its landSauk County, WI19% of its landVernon County, WI11% of its landMonroe County, WI10% of its landClark County, WI9% of its landShawano County, WI8% of its landWood County, WI7% of its landJuneau County, WI5% of its landHouston County, MN3% of its land
Land area
16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Median household income
$38,036 ± $5,655
Median home value
$142,500 ± $23,222
Water area
0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²)
States
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Census code
1450
Coordinates (central point)
44.336219, -90.783484

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. Mission (CDP)349 people
  2. Sand Pillow (CDP)176 people
  3. Paac Ciinak (CDP)58 people
  4. Ceex Haci (CDP)25 people

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

Before using this answer

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