Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,526. Its county seat is Siren, with the majority of county governmental services located at the Burnett County Government Center. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1865. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have reservation lands in Burnett County and are the county's largest employer. The county is considered a high-recreation retirement destination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Geography
thumb|right|Soils of Burnett County
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.6%) is water. Saginaw Lake is located in the county, south of the Namekagon River.
Adjacent counties
- Douglas County – northeast
- Washburn County – east
- Barron County – southeast
- Polk County – south
- Chisago County, Minnesota – southwest
- Pine County, Minnesota – west
Major highways
- 20px Highway 35 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 48 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 70 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 77 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 87 (Wisconsin)
Buses
Airports
- Burnett County Airport (KRZN) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) enhances county service.
National protected area
- Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part)