Forest County, WI Public Records

Circuit Court
200 E Madison St
Crandon, WI 54520 http://www.co.forest.wi.gov/localgov_
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 715-478-3323
F: 715-478-3211
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, paternity records released
The monetary limit for small claims is $10,000.
Register in Probate
200 E Madison St
Crandon, WI 54520 http://www.co.forest.wi.gov/localgov_
Hours: 8:30AM-N,1-4:30PM CST
P: 715-478-2418
F: 715-478-2430
Jurisdiction: Probate

Forest County, WI Vital Records

Contact the Forest County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Forest County
Register of Deeds
200 E Madison St
Crandon, WI 54520 http://www.co.forest.wi.gov/localgov_
8:30AM-N 1PM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 715-478-3823
Fax: 715-478-3837
Recorded Documents

Forest County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Forest County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,014.05 sq mi
Population (2009): 9,605
  • Females: 49.9%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Black/African American: 1.5%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 83.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -419
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.39
Housing Units (2000): 8,322
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.9%
Migration Flow to Forest County, WI from (2007-2008):

Forest County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $151,332
  • Construction: $4,905
  • Retail Trade: $9,326
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,478
  • Healthcare: $8,125
  • Banking: $4,039
  • Retail Trade: $9,326
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,547
  • Manufacturing: $16,328
  • Farms: $586
  • Government: $74,359
Employed (2000): 4,044
Unemployed (2000): 335
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,823
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $35,414 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $19,398 (thou. dol.)

Forest County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 118
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Deaths (2007): 120
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Forest County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 8
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 7
Property Crimes (2008): 174
  • Burglary: 40
  • Larceny-Theft: 125
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9

Forest County Genealogy Records