Eagle River has a population of about 1,400 people. It is the county seat, and is the only city in Vilas County. The city itself is approximately one square mile. The Mayor and four aldermen serve on the City Council for terms of two years. The mayor is Dan Meyer.
Pollution is non-existent from a heavy industry standpoint.
Sanitation is rigidly controlled. Used by private planes and charters. No major airplane service to Eagle River, however there is a daily service out of the Oneida County Airport at Rhinelander - 20 miles. Home grown and locally controlled, its goals are to please its customers. From a humble beginning it has grown to be one of the city's largest tax payers and provide many other public services.