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Welcome to Price County, Wisconsin, USA, and welcome to the official site for Price County government. Price County government strives to preserve and enhance the quality of life, the environment, and the economic well being within the county.

About the County

Located in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Price County is the 5th largest in land area of the state’s 72 counties. Price County is known for its spectacular natural beauty, including vast areas of national, state and county forestland, and 18,000 acres of water. Price County is home to 15,581 people scattered throughout the area in small cities, villages and townships. The major industries are wood and paper products, tourism and manufacturing. Additional industries include farming, transportation and health care.

Main Locations

The Price County Courthouse and County Normal Building are located in Phillips, the county seat, in central Price County. The departments and department activities can be accessed through the use of this website. We invite you to visit this site often to access the services offered by the county and to keep abreast on county government activities.


Mission Statement

It is hereby acknowledged that the purpose of county government is to provide the highest quality, cost effective services to the citizens and taxpayers of Price County. It is, therefore, the duty of county government to provide services to the public with the highest level of courtesy, cooperation and efficiency. County supervisors are expected to discharge their duties with professionalism and integrity and to work efficiently with other supervisors, departments and the public.