Centerville, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: -9.5%
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| Males: 354 |  (54.9%) |
| Females: 291 |  (45.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 44.4 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 53015.
| Centerville: | $83,706 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,175 (it was $18,638 in 2000)
Centerville town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,825 (it was $109,300 in 2000)
| Centerville: | $198,825 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $213,664; detached houses: $222,777; townhouses or other attached units: $189,612; in 2-unit structures: $121,476; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $125,936; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $113,942; mobile homes: $52,862
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Centerville, WI
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- 62697.1%White alone
- 101.6%Hispanic
- 30.5%American Indian alone
- 20.3%Black alone
- 20.3%Other race alone
- 10.2%Asian alone
- 10.2%Two or more races
Races in Centerville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (68.9%), United States (6.9%), English (5.2%), Irish (4.6%), Polish (4.5%), French (4.1%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 23.8 square miles.
Population density: 27 people per square mile (very low).
2 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.3% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Centerville town: | 1.6% ($1,717) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sheboygan, WI 
(13.0 miles , pop. 50,792).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (62.1 miles , pop. 596,974).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (145.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Meeme, WI (2.3 miles ),
), Mosel, WI (2.5 miles ),
), Newton, WI (2.5 miles ),
), Herman, WI (2.9 miles ),
), Howards Grove, WI (2.9 miles ),
), Liberty, WI (3.0 miles ),
), St. Nazianz, WI (3.2 miles )
)Latitude: 43.94 N, Longitude: 87.75 W
Area code: 608
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $425,000
- 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $428,500
- 2019: 1 building, cost: $580,000
- 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $222,300
- 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $261,500
- 2016: 1 building, cost: $247,000
- 2014: 1 building, cost: $185,000
- 2013: 1 building, cost: $210,000
- 2012: 1 building, cost: $190,000
- 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,000
- 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $317,500
- 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $192,700
- 2005: 1 building, cost: $188,000
- 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $122,300
- 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,000
- 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $154,200
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $98,000
- 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $158,300
- 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,500
- 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $117,100
| Here: | 2.6% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.1%)
- Health care (9.3%)
- Metal & metal products (8.8%)
- Educational services (8.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
- Food (4.5%)
- Plastics & rubber products (4.5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.9%)
- Metal & metal products (12.4%)
- Construction (7.6%)
- Food (7.1%)
- Plastics & rubber products (5.8%)
- Machinery (5.3%)
- Transportation equipment (4.9%)
- Health care (19.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.5%)
- Educational services (13.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
- Metal & metal products (4.0%)
- Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (3.5%)
- Finance & insurance (3.5%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
- Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
- Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (8.4%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
- Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
- Registered nurses (4.0%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Average climate in Centerville, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 80.1. This is about average.
| City: | 80.1 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 33.7 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.00649. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.00649 |
| U.S.: | 0.00931 |
Tornado activity:
Centerville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.0 miles away from the Centerville town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.
On 7/5/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Centerville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.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 379.4 miles away from Centerville center
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 166.0 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 181.1 miles away from Centerville 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 353.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 379.5 miles away from the city 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 141.3 miles away from Centerville 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 Manitowoc County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Centerville:
- MANITOWOC HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- RAINBOW HOUSE FDD (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- ST MARYS HOME FOR THE AGED (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- PARK LAWN HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- SHADY LANE HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- SHADY LANE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MANITOWOC, WI)
- MORNINGSIDE HEALTH CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SHEBOYGAN, WI)
Airports located in Centerville:
- Schubert Airstrip Airport (40WI) (Runways: 2)
Operable nuclear power plants near Centerville:
- 18 miles: Point Beach 1 and 2 in Two Rivers, WI.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Centerville:
- Lakeland College (about 10 miles; Plymouth, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,395)
- Moraine Park Technical College (about 36 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
- Marian University (about 36 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
- Saint Norbert College (about 39 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
- Lawrence University (about 40 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 41 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 43 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Centerville: Flowing Acres (A), Mueller Range Line Dairy (B), Trackside Stock Farm (C), Birchlawn Dairy (D), Shoreline Acres (E), Jaeger Farms (F), North Creek Dairy Farm (G), Orth Farms (H), Saxon Homestead Farm (I), Maple Leaf Dairy (J). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Saxon Cemetery (1), Kassa Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Mark Tobey - (1890-1976), painter.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.6 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 71.0% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 4.8% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 2.1% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 1.5% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Centerville:
- Never married: 29.0%
- Now married: 63.3%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 3.7%
- Divorced: 4.0%
For population 25 years and over in Centerville:
- High school or higher: 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 3.2%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.9 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Centerville, WI (based on Manitowoc County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 35,564 | 14 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 13,965 | 42 |
| Mainline Protestant | 8,051 | 21 |
| Other | 259 | 4 |
| None | 23,603 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 10
| Here: | 1.24 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Manitowoc County: | 0.12 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 0.11 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
| Manitowoc County: | 0.12 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 0.38 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
| Here: | 4.09 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 65
| Here: | 8.05 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 7.8% |
| State: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 29.2% |
| Wisconsin: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Manitowoc County: | 14.8% |
| Wisconsin: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Centerville:
- WCUB (980 AM; 5 kW; TWO RIVERS, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
- WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WHBL (1330 AM; 5 kW; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
- WOMT (1240 AM; 1 kW; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORP)
- WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
- WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Centerville:
- WLKN (98.1 FM; CLEVELAND, WI; Owner: RADIO K-T, INC.)
- W215BF (90.9 FM; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
- WLTU (92.1 FM; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
- WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
- WQTC-FM (102.3 FM; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WSTM (91.3 FM; KIEL, WI; Owner: JUBILATION MINISTRIES INC)
- WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
- W255AC (98.9 FM; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: FAMILY EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORP)
- WBFM (93.7 FM; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WHBZ (106.5 FM; SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WORQ (90.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: LAKESHORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WZOR (94.7 FM; MISHICOT, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WXER (104.5 FM; PLYMOUTH, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A YELLOW DOG BROADCASTING)
- WPCK (104.9 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
- WSHS (91.7 FM; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: SHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT)
TV broadcast stations around Centerville:
- WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
- WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
- WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
- WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
- WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
- WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
- W16BS (Channel 16; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 37Number of bridges
- 325ft / 99.2mTotal length
- 250,892Total average daily traffic
- 34,741Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 21940-1949
- 41950-1959
- 241970-1979
- 31980-1989
- 22000-2009
- 22010-2019
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 60.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 22.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 6.6%Wood
- 5.2%Utility gas
- 5.2%Electricity
- 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 16.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 8.3%Utility gas
- 8.3%Electricity
Centerville compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Centerville on our top lists:
- #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 500+"
- #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
- #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
- #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
- #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"