Clifton, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: +21.4%
| Males: 1,047 |  (52.0%) |
| Females: 965 |  (48.0%) |
| Median resident age: | 41.2 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
| Clifton: | $117,852 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,638 (it was $25,352 in 2000)
Clifton town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $505,840 (it was $208,500 in 2000)
| Clifton: | $505,840 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Clifton, WI
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- 1,94596.7%White alone
- 231.1%Asian alone
- 211.0%Hispanic
- 170.8%Two or more races
- 50.2%American Indian alone
- 10.05%Black alone
Races in Clifton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (43.4%), Irish (14.4%), Norwegian (13.8%), Swedish (9.9%), English (7.1%), Polish (7.0%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 960 feet
Land area: 34.4 square miles.
Population density: 59 people per square mile (very low).
17 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.0% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Clifton town: | 1.5% ($3,054) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Paul, MN 
(20.8 miles , pop. 287,151).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (327.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Oak Grove, WI (2.3 miles ),
), Troy, WI (2.6 miles ),
), St. Marys Point, MN (2.6 miles ),
), Lake St. Croix Beach, MN (2.7 miles ),
), Latitude: 44.82 N, Longitude: 92.74 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 715
| Here: | 3.5% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Educational services (12.0%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (7.8%)
- Health care (7.4%)
- Finance & insurance (5.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
- Construction (4.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (8.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
- Construction (7.2%)
- Educational services (7.0%)
- Public administration (5.3%)
- Air transportation (4.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
- Educational services (18.0%)
- Health care (14.8%)
- Finance & insurance (8.4%)
- Social assistance (8.1%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
- Computer specialists (3.6%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.1%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (2.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
- Computer specialists (4.9%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
- Child care workers (5.9%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
- Accountants and auditors (4.4%)
- Registered nurses (3.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Average climate in Clifton, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.4. This is about average.
| City: | 64.4 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.419. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.419 |
| U.S.: | 0.251 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 0.198. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.198 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 30.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 30.8 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 20.6 |
| U.S.: | 19.2 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.20. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.20 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00249. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.00249 |
| U.S.: | 0.00931 |
Tornado activity:
Clifton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Clifton town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/6/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.6 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 158 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Clifton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.4 miles away from Clifton center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 183.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 331.7 miles away from Clifton center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 211.7 miles away from Clifton center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 302.3 miles away from Clifton center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 111.6 miles away from Clifton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Pierce County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Clifton:
- PRESCOTT NURSING AND REHAB COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PRESCOTT, WI)
- RIVER FALLS AREA HOSP-KINNIC HOME DIV (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RIVER FALLS, WI)
- LUTHERAN HOME RIVER FALLS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RIVER FALLS, WI)
- RIVER FALLS AREA HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; RIVER FALLS, WI)
- GRACE HEALTHCARE OF RIVER FALLS (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; RIVER FALLS, WI)
- REGINA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; HASTINGS, MN)
- AUGUSTANA HEALTH CARE CENTER OF HASTINGS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HASTINGS, MN)
Operable nuclear power plants near Clifton:
- 20 miles: Prairie Island 1 and 2 in Red Wing, MN.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clifton:
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 6 miles; River Falls, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,868)
- Inver Hills Community College (about 16 miles; Inver Grove Heights, MN; FT enrollment: 4,049)
- Dakota County Technical College (about 18 miles; Rosemount, MN; FT enrollment: 2,478)
- Metropolitan State University (about 20 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 6,159)
- Century College (about 20 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; FT enrollment: 7,393)
- Saint Paul College (about 21 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,778)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul (about 23 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 2,501)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Clifton: Clifton Highlands Golf Course (A), Clifton Hollow Golf Club (B), Highlands Golf Club (C), Clifton Townhall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemetery: Mann Valley Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
River: Kinnickinnic River (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Parks in Clifton include: Kinnickinnic River Gorge and Delta State Natural Area (1), Kinnickinnic State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.9 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 85.0% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 2.7% |
| 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: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 1.2% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 0.9% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Clifton:
- Never married: 20.0%
- Now married: 73.3%
- Separated: 0.7%
- Widowed: 2.1%
- Divorced: 3.8%
For population 25 years and over in Clifton:
- High school or higher: 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
- Unemployed: 2.8%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.2 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Clifton, WI (based on Pierce County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 9,316 | 29 |
| Catholic | 6,790 | 6 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3,275 | 20 |
| Other | 137 | 2 |
| None | 21,501 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 6
| Pierce County: | 1.51 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
| Here: | 3.77 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
| Pierce County: | 7.29 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Pierce County: | 6.4% |
| Wisconsin: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 26.7% |
| Wisconsin: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Pierce County: | 10.4% |
| Wisconsin: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Clifton:
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
- KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WEVR (1550 AM; 1 kW; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: HANTEN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
- WMGT (1220 AM; 5 kW; STILLWATER, MN; Owner: ENDURANCE BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WMIN (740 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: WRPX, INC.)
- KUOM (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
- KKMS (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, MN)
- KDWA (1460 AM; 1 kW; HASTINGS, MN; Owner: K & M BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Clifton:
- WEVR-FM (106.3 FM; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: HANTEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
- KNOW-FM (91.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
- WLTE (102.9 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- KSTP-FM (94.5 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-FM, LLC, A DELAWARE LLC)
- WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
- KEEY-FM (102.1 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- KTIS-FM (98.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KDWB-FM (101.3 FM; RICHFIELD, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- KQRS-FM (92.5 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: KQRS, Inc.)
- KSJN (99.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
- KXXR (93.7 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
- KTCZ-FM (97.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WGVX (105.1 FM; LAKEVILLE, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
- KQQL (107.9 FM; ANOKA, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WRFW (88.7 FM; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF WIS. SYS.)
- K214DF (90.7 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- K294AM (106.7 FM; WEST ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: FRESH AIR, INCORPORATED)
- WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- KBEM-FM (88.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: BD. OF EDUCATION, S.S.D. NO. 1)
TV broadcast stations around Clifton:
- KMSP-TV (Channel 9; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
- KTCA-TV (Channel 2; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
- KARE (Channel 11; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
- W55AP (Channel 55; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- KSTP-TV (Channel 5; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WCCO-TV (Channel 4; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
- KTCI-TV (Channel 17; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
- KSTC-TV (Channel 45; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KMWB (Channel 23; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KLGT LICENSEE, LLC)
- WFTC (Channel 29; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
- K07UI (Channel 7; MINNEAPOLIS, ETC., MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- K58BS (Channel 58; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- K67HG (Channel 67; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
- K14KH (Channel 14; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- K19ER (Channel 19; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
- W62BD (Channel 62; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WBWX-CA (Channel 13; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 8Number of bridges
- 43ft / 13.2mTotal length
- $188,000Total costs
- 5,190Total average daily traffic
- 5,705Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 55.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 20.6%Utility gas
- 10.0%Electricity
- 9.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 3.8%Wood
- 0.6%Other fuel
- 63.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 16.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 13.9%Electricity
- 5.6%Utility gas
Clifton compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Median household income above state average.
- Median house value above 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 above state average.