Dunn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,440. Dunn County comprises the Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Eau Claire-Menomonie, WI Combined Statistical Area.
History
Dunn county was founded in 1854 from Chippewa County and organized in 1857. It is named for Charles Dunn, the territory's first chief justice.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Barron County - north
- Chippewa County - east
- Eau Claire County - southeast
- Pepin County - south
- Pierce County - southwest
- Polk County - northwest
- Saint Croix County - west
Major highways
- 20px Interstate 94
- 20px U.S. Highway 12
- 20px Highway 25 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 29 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 40 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 64 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 72 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 79 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 85 (Wisconsin)
- 20px Highway 170 (Wisconsin)
Railroads
- Canadian National
- Union Pacific
Buses
- Dunn County Transit
Airports
- Menomonie Municipal Airport (KLUM) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Boyceville Municipal Airport (3T3) enhances county service.