Algoma, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 3,213 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.3%
 
Males: 1,637  (51.0%)
Females: 1,576  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54201.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,775 (it was $35,029 in 2000)
Algoma:

$70,775
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,849 (it was $18,043 in 2000)

Algoma city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $135,249 (it was $74,500 in 2000)
Algoma:

$135,249
WI:

$252,800

Median gross rent in 2022: $777.

March 2022 cost of living index in Algoma: 90.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.9%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.6% for Black residents, 54.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.7% for American Indian residents, 58.1% for other race residents, 47.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Algoma, WI (2022)
    • 2,89889.7%White alone
    • 1033.2%Hispanic
    • 752.3%Black alone
    • 591.8%Two or more races
    • 521.6%Other race alone
    • 331.0%American Indian alone

Races in Algoma detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 24 registered sex offenders living in Algoma, Wisconsin as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Algoma is 131 to 1.


Crime rates in Algoma by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(97.1)
2
(63.2)
3
(94.3)
2
(63.0)
1
(31.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.5)
2
(64.8)
1
(32.6)
2
(66.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(62.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(32.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.6)
2
(62.9)
2
(63.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.1)
4
(128.9)
8
(259.8)
1
(32.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(65.9)
2
(66.1)
3
(93.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(64.7)
2
(63.2)
5
(157.2)
2
(63.0)
1
(31.8)
21
(673.9)
11
(354.5)
5
(162.4)
6
(194.4)
4
(130.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.9)
0
(0.0)
4
(124.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
85
(2,750)
96
(3,031)
103
(3,238)
96
(3,022)
81
(2,577)
35
(1,123)
53
(1,708)
23
(747.0)
23
(745.3)
19
(618.7)
17
(561.1)
17
(560.1)
22
(727.0)
10
(312.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(64.7)
3
(94.7)
2
(62.9)
2
(63.0)
1
(31.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(64.5)
1
(32.5)
1
(32.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(33.0)
1
(31.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.2)
City-Data.com crime index207.1190.1233.6193.3133.398.5124.1121.8114.159.975.237.944.992.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Algoma, WI

Crime rate in Algoma detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 10 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
Wisconsin average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (30.9%), American (21.9%), Belgian (10.0%), European (5.1%), French Canadian (4.1%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1879

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 2.44 square miles.

Population density: 1,316 people per square mile   (low).

Algoma, Wisconsin map

30 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,385 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,249 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (29.0 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (110.6 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (191.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ahnapee, WI (1.4 miles ),
Pierce, WI (2.4 miles ),
Forestville, WI (2.4 miles ),
Clay Banks, WI (3.0 miles ),
Casco, WI (3.1 miles ),
Kewaunee, WI (3.3 miles ),
Brussels, WI (3.3 miles ),
West Kewaunee, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.61 N, Longitude: 87.44 W

Area code: 920

Distribution of median household income in Algoma, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Algoma, WI in 2022
Algoma satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2019: 8 buildings, average cost: $294,900
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $205,600
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $205,600
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $330,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $127,700
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $218,800
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $148,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Algoma, WI residents
Average permit cost in Algoma, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Historical population in Algoma, WI
Historical housing units in Algoma, WI

Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.0%).
Most common industries in Algoma, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (12.0%)
  • Printing & related support activities (9.8%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Printing & related support activities (11.5%)
  • Wood products (11.3%)
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Wood products (12.8%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Algoma, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)

Average climate in Algoma, Wisconsin

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Algoma, Wisconsin environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.6. This is better than average.

City:

55.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Algoma-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/5/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.7 miles away from the Algoma city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/19/1968, a category F4 tornado 33.2 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Algoma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 192.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 426.4 miles away from Algoma center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 229.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 379.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 416.1 miles away from Algoma center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 400.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kewaunee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Algoma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA LONG TERM CARE UNIT (1510 FREMONT ST)
  • ALGOMA LTC UNIT (1510 FREMONT ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Algoma:

  • ST MARYS KEWAUNEE AREA MEM HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; KEWAUNEE, WI)
  • KEWAUNEE CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KEWAUNEE, WI)
  • KEWAUNEE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KEWAUNEE, WI)

Airports located in Algoma:

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Operable nuclear power plant near Algoma:

  • 18 miles: Kewaunee in Carlton, WI.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Algoma:

  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 25 miles; Green Bay, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,415)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 33 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 34 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
  • Lawrence University (about 53 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 56 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lakeland College (about 58 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 69 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)

Public high school in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA HIGH (Students: 296, Location: 1715 DIVISION ST, Grades: 7-12)

Private high school in Algoma:

  • WINGS OF EAGLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 16, Location: 916 FELD ST, Grades: 1-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Algoma:

Private elementary/middle schools in Algoma:

  • ST PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 84, Location: 1115 DIVISION ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST MARY SCHOOL (Students: 71, Location: 214 CHURCH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Algoma

Library in Algoma:

  • ALGOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $276,035; Location: 406 FREMONT ST.; 29,277 books; 13,261 e-books; 4,690 audio materials; 5,245 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 28 state licensed databases; 9 other licensed databases; 92 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Algoma: Algoma Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Algoma Utilities Commission (B), Alapma Boat Club (C), K and D Greenhouse (D), Algoma Fire Department / Algoma Rescue Squad (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Algoma include: Algoma United Methodist Church (A), Calvary Assembly of God Church (B), Episcopal Church of Saint Agnes by the Lake (C), Saint Marys Catholic Church (D), Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Mary Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: 61 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Silver Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Algoma include: Newman Park (1), Perry Park (2), Peterson Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Algoma City Of (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 406 Fremont Street), Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce (1226 Lake Street).

Hotels: Barbie Ann Motel (533 4th Street), Hotel Stebbins (201 Steele Street), Amberwood Inn (N7136 State Highway 42), Harbor Inn Motel (99 Michigan Street), Algoma Beach Motel (1500 Lake Street), Nancy Jean Charter Service (99 Michigan Street).

Birthplace of: Richard W. Fellows - Soilder.

Kewaunee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Algoma and their reported violations in the past:

TIMBER TRAIL CMPGD (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUN-21-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-21-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-21-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-26-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
S&K FOOD & SPIRITS (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Algoma that have no violations reported:

  • ALGOMA WATERWORKS (Population served: 3,357, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MOES CORNER (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TEBONS VALLEY INN BAR (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST JOHN LUTHERAN CH (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • REDS BAR & GRILL (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in Algoma in 2010:

  • 59 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 3 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 2 people in group homes intended for adults
58 people in nursing homes in 2000
24 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Algoma (2011 data):

  • Bank of Luxemburg: 510 Second Street Branch at 510 Second Street, branch established on 1924/01/01; Algoma Branch at 514 Fifth Street, branch established on 2003/08/22. Info updated 2008/09/05: Bank assets: $253.8 mil, Deposits: $224.7 mil, headquarters in Luxemburg, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc.
  • Baylake Bank: Algoma Branch at 205 Clark Street, branch established on 1975/06/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,087.7 mil, Deposits: $868.0 mil, headquarters in Sturgeon Bay, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Baylake Corp.
  • Citizens Bank: Algoma Branch at 208 Steele Street, branch established on 1911/10/16. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $9,212.3 mil, Deposits: $7,452.0 mil, headquarters in Flint, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 220 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Algoma:

Marital status in Algoma, WI
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Algoma:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Algoma
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Algoma, WI (based on Kewaunee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,6067
Evangelical Protestant3,25710
Mainline Protestant6635
Other81
None6,040-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Kewaunee County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Kewaunee County:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

11.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Kewaunee County:

29.9%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.5%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.8%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.7%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Algoma:

27.3
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Algoma:

21.2%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Algoma:

8.9%
State:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Algoma:

30.1%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Algoma:

56.0%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.6%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Algoma, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Hospitals 17$87,724$61,92334$78,814
Police Protection - Officers 5$34,320$82,3681$365
Streets and Highways 5$25,986$62,3660$0
Local Libraries 4$12,671$38,0133$666
Other Government Administration 2$10,855$65,1309$2,975
Parks and Recreation 1$4,923$59,0768$1,501
Financial Administration 1$5,525$66,3000$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$592
Fire - Other 0$0 23$10,151
Firefighters 0$0 35$11,523
Totals for Government 35$182,005$62,402115$106,587

Algoma government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $74,000 ($23.03)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($22.41)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($1.24)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $4,781,000 ($1488.02)
    Public Welfare Institutions: $4,434,000 ($1380.02)
    Sewerage: $938,000 ($291.94)
    Water Utilities: $832,000 ($258.95)
    Regular Highways: $636,000 ($197.95)
    Police Protection: $598,000 ($186.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $485,000 ($150.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $369,000 ($114.85)
    Central Staff Services: $308,000 ($95.86)
    Libraries: $296,000 ($92.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $237,000 ($73.76)
    Health - Other: $202,000 ($62.87)
    General - Other: $156,000 ($48.55)
    Financial Administration: $62,000 ($19.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $34,000 ($10.58)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($6.22)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $19,000 ($5.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000 ($3.42)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,000 ($0.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $336,000 ($104.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $34,000 ($10.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($2.80)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($2.18)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.31)

Algoma government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $3,987,000 ($1240.90)
    Sewerage: $1,095,000 ($340.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $145,000 ($45.13)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $24,000 ($7.47)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($1.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $273,000 ($84.97)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($16.50)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $150,000 ($46.69)
    General Revenue - Other: $71,000 ($22.10)
    Interest Earnings: $58,000 ($18.05)
    Donations From Private Sources: $41,000 ($12.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($4.98)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($0.93)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $4,787,000 ($1489.88)
    Water Utilities: $646,000 ($201.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,021,000 ($317.77)
    Highways: $222,000 ($69.09)
    Education: $88,000 ($27.39)
    Other: $44,000 ($13.69)
  • Tax - Property: $1,915,000 ($596.02)
    Other Selective Sales: $70,000 ($21.79)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $34,000 ($10.58)
    Other License: $23,000 ($7.16)
    Other: $20,000 ($6.22)

Algoma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,690,000 ($2393.40)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,390,000 ($2300.03)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,235,000 ($695.61)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $2,114,000 ($657.95)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $636,000 ($197.95)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $336,000 ($104.58)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $121,000 ($37.66)

Algoma government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,114,000 ($657.95)

Businesses in Algoma, WI

  • H&R Block: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Algoma:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDOR (910 AM; 1 kW; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCUB (980 AM; 5 kW; TWO RIVERS, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Algoma:

  • WBDK (96.7 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRLU (104.1 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKU (102.1 FM; FORESTVILLE, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLYD (99.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WAUN-FM (92.7 FM; KEWAUNEE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPFF (90.5 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: FAMILY ED BC CORP OF DOOR COUNTY WI)
  • WDOR-FM (93.9 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEMY (91.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WSRG (97.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
  • WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WRGX (88.5 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: FAMILY ED B/C CORP OF DOOR COUNTY WI)
  • WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WJLW (106.7 FM; ALLOUEZ, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WORQ (90.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: LAKESHORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W270AJ (101.9 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Algoma:

  • WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
  • WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • W22BW (Channel 22; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • W49CB (Channel 49; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Algoma fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Algoma fatal accident list:

Oct 12, 2020 01:35 PM, Steele St, Lat: 44.608292, Lon: -87.433431, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 16, 2003 04:21 PM, Sr-54, Lat: 44.603206, Lon: -87.454128, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Mar 15, 1982 09:50 PM, Sth054, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 27, 1976 02:12 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 27, 1975 02:12 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.0mTotal length
  • 2,679Total average daily traffic
  • 2,946Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Algoma)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Algoma, WI)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Algoma, 1508 Mueller Street (Lat: 44.596389 Lon: -87.451389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPUA481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2021, Expiration Date: 01/23/2032, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Algoma, E Greenfield Ave. (Lat: 44.616333 Lon: -87.428611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQSR960,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11623.7 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2023, Expiration Date: 11/05/2033, Certifier: Matthew J Joski, Registrant: Gj Therkelsen And Associates, Inc., 8 Bittersweet Lane, Avon, CT 06001, Phone: (612) 965-7700, Email:

  • Gregorville, Along County Road S (Lat: 44.616889 Lon: -87.514694), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.7 m, Call Sign: WRPD754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/21/2022, Expiration Date: 01/21/2032, Certifier: Steven Schneider, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:

  • Gregorville, Along County Road S (Lat: 44.616889 Lon: -87.514694), Call Sign: WRPM675, Grant Date: 02/24/2022, Expiration Date: 02/24/2032, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:

  • Algoma, N7669 Birch Rd (Lat: 44.600583 Lon: -87.480861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WRXK531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+150 more), Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 05/23/2033, Certifier: James R Bertram, Registrant: Bertram Communications, 300 Industrial Drive, Random Lake, WI 53075, Phone: (920) 994-2388, Fax: (920) 994-9990, Email:

  • 1500 Mueller St (Lat: 44.599417 Lon: -87.448972), Overall height: 44.5 m, Call Sign: KPH827, Licensee ID: L00125001,
    Assigned Frequencies: 951.125 MHz, 950.875 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/1987, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/06/2011, Registrant: Nicolet Broadcasting, Inc., 3030 Park Drive, Suite 3, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 60 Steele St (Lat: 44.606111 Lon: -87.433139), Type: Building, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WHG635,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.475 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2005, Expiration Date: 07/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 09/19/2015, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido Suite 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 723-2025


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Algoma)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Algoma)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2003, and the least - 1 in 2011. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Algoma, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (66.3%), and Outside Fires (20.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Algoma, WI
    • 13666.3%Structure Fires
    • 4120.0%Outside Fires
    • 209.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 83.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Algoma, WI

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Algoma, Wisconsin:

  • Algoma Beach Motel, 1500 LK St, Algoma, Wisconsin 54201 , Phone: (920) 487-2828
  • Scenic Shore Inn, 2221 LK St, Algoma, Wisconsin 54201 , Phone: (920) 487-3214
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Algoma, Wisconsin
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Algoma, WI
  • 87.1%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Algoma, WI
  • 71.2%Utility gas
  • 22.0%Electricity
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%No fuel used


Algoma compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 6 other airmen in this city.
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