Blackwell, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: -4.3%
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| Males: 202 |  (60.8%) |
| Females: 130 |  (39.2%) |
| Median resident age: | 21.9 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 54541.
| Blackwell: | $48,868 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,770 (it was $9,089 in 2000)
Blackwell town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,810 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
| Blackwell: | $131,810 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Blackwell, WI
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- 23771.4%White alone
- 5717.2%Black alone
- 185.4%Hispanic
- 123.6%Two or more races
- 61.8%American Indian alone
- 20.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in Blackwell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (38.6%), Polish (9.8%), Irish (8.9%), Swedish (4.6%), Italian (4.3%), French (3.5%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1480 feet
Land area: 66.0 square miles.
Population density: 5.0 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Blackwell town: | 1.6% ($900) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI 
(75.3 miles , pop. 102,313).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (174.2 miles , pop. 596,974).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Wabeno, WI (2.6 miles ),
), Armstrong Creek, WI (3.1 miles ),
), Caswell, WI (3.2 miles),
Silver Cliff, WI (3.7 miles ),
), Latitude: 45.54 N, Longitude: 88.55 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 715
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $143,700
- 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $99,400
- 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,400
- 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,400
- 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $101,700
- 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,000
- 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $54,900
- 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $31,300
| Here: | 4.2% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Educational services (37.7%)
- Construction (17.5%)
- Food & beverage stores (12.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
- Wood products (4.4%)
- Truck transportation (3.5%)
- Construction (26.0%)
- Educational services (20.8%)
- Food & beverage stores (18.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
- Wood products (6.5%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (2.6%)
- Educational services (73.0%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.5%)
- Gasoline stations (8.1%)
- Truck transportation (5.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (20.2%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.3%)
- Carpenters (12.3%)
- Electricians (12.3%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.4%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (18.2%)
- Carpenters (18.2%)
- Electricians (18.2%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.5%)
- Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.2%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (62.2%)
- Cashiers (8.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
- Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
Average climate in Blackwell, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.7. This is better than average.
| City: | 55.7 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.642. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.642 |
| U.S.: | 5.109 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.502. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.502 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 34.5 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.26. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 5.26 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Blackwell-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 46% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/19/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.9 miles away from the Blackwell town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 6/25/1950, a category F4 tornado 38.9 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Blackwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 82% 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 276.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 282.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 362.5 miles away from Blackwell center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 246.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 459.2 miles away from Blackwell 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 495.1 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 Forest County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blackwell:
- Northcentral Technical College (about 66 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 74 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 76 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
- Saint Norbert College (about 80 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 86 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
- Fox Valley Technical College (about 87 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
- Lawrence University (about 89 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Blackwell: Burnt Bridge Campground (A), Blackwell Job Corps Center (B), Bear Lake Campground (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and swamps: Revolver Lake (A), Shabodock Lake (B), Bear Lake (C), Big Cub Lake (D), Camp Six Lake (E), Goose Lake (F), Kazmier Lake (G), Little Cub Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Rock Creek (A), Shabodock Creek (B), Spencer Creek (C), Michigan Creek (D), Kokots Creek (E), Stoney Creek (F), Halley Creek (G), Coldwater Creek (H), Catwillow Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 1.9 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 51.2% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 2.4% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 2.4% of all households
| This town: | 62.9% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 45.4% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
60 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
180 people in other group homes in 2000
60 people in nursing homes in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Blackwell:
- Never married: 51.2%
- Now married: 25.9%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 17.3%
- Divorced: 3.4%
For population 25 years and over in Blackwell:
- High school or higher: 50.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
- Unemployed: 1.7%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.4 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 12.6 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Blackwell, WI (based on Forest County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 2,984 | 5 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,132 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 266 | 4 |
| Other | 2 | 3 |
| None | 4,920 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 2
| Forest County: | 2.04 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
| This county: | 6.13 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
| This county: | 14.30 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Forest County: | 9.9% |
| State: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 28.5% |
| Wisconsin: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 19.3% |
| Wisconsin: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Blackwell:
- WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Blackwell:
- WRLO-FM (105.3 FM; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
- WRVM (102.7 FM; SURING, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
- WHDG (97.5 FM; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: RAVEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WOBE (100.7 FM; CRYSTAL FALLS, MI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF IRON MOUNTAIN, INC.)
- WHTO (106.7 FM; IRON MOUNTAIN, MI; Owner: TODD STUART NOORDYK)
- WJNR-FM (101.5 FM; IRON MOUNTAIN, MI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF IRON MOUNTAIN, INC.)
- WVCM (91.5 FM; IRON MOUNTAIN, MI; Owner: VCY AMERICA INC.)
- WIMK (93.1 FM; IRON MOUNTAIN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
- W244AW (96.7 FM; IRON MOUNTAIN, MI; Owner: FAMILY ED BC CORP OF DOOR CNTY WI)
- WEUL (98.1 FM; KINGSFORD, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Blackwell:
- WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
- WJFW-TV (Channel 12; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: NORTHLAND TELEVISION, INC.)
- W54AR (Channel 54; FENCE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WBIJ (Channel 4; CRANDON, WI; Owner: SELENKA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- KTTM (Channel 12; HURON, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WTPX (Channel 46; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: PAXSON WAUSAU LICENSE, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 4Number of bridges
- 36ft / 10.5mTotal length
- 261Total average daily traffic
- 5Total average daily truck traffic
- 422Total future (year 2012) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- Blackwell, Various Locations - Multiple Masters (Lat: 45.527222 Lon: -88.614444), Type: N/A, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPSE486, Licensee ID: L00005656,
Assigned Frequencies: 956.268 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2001, Expiration Date: 03/28/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2008, Certifier: Joseph V Biese, Registrant: Wisconsin Public Service Corp., 600 N. Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54307-9002, Phone: (920) 617-5166, Fax: (920) 617-5296, Email:
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 44.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 32.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 17.6%Wood
- 5.9%Utility gas
- 50.0%Utility gas
- 25.0%Electricity
- 25.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Blackwell compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage above state average.
- Median age significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.