Deer Park at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 246, placing it 560th among Wisconsin's 605 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 252 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 2.4% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: the 560th-largest of 605 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: ahead of around 7% of Wisconsin places in population terms (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: it sits at 45.1885, -92.3887 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Star Prairie, WI (7 mi); Clear Lake, WI (7 mi); Amery, WI (8 mi); New Richmond, WI (9 mi); Glenwood City, WI (14 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Smaller places close by: Downing, WI (16 mi); Wilson, WI (19 mi); Maiden Rock, WI (43 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Deer Park
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Shop with more than one lender and treat pre-qualification as an estimate, since the final terms follow a full application.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Deer Park
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Deer Park: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14) Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5) | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Deer Park
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Deer Park:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.