Dunn, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 4,931.
Population change since 2000: -6.4%
 
Males: 2,493  (50.6%)
Females: 2,438  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

48.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53558.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $114,175 (it was $66,250 in 2000)
Dunn:

$114,175
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $63,448 (it was $30,881 in 2000)

Dunn town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $418,595 (it was $164,300 in 2000)
Dunn:

$418,595
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $411,151; detached houses: $438,642; townhouses or other attached units: $279,342; in 2-unit structures: $335,997; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $260,203; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $281,289; mobile homes: $129,987
March 2022 cost of living index in Dunn: 102.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Dunn, WI (2010)
    • 4,71095.5%White alone
    • 982.0%Hispanic
    • 440.9%Asian alone
    • 450.9%Two or more races
    • 270.5%Black alone
    • 60.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.02%Other race alone

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

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Ancestries: German (40.2%), Norwegian (17.7%), Irish (15.9%), English (9.6%), United States (5.6%), French (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 28.6 square miles.

Population density: 172 people per square mile   (very low).

96 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dunn town:

1.8% ($2,878)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (7.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (114.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

McFarland, WI (1.7 miles ),
Pleasant Springs, WI (2.2 miles ),
Oregon, WI (2.3 miles ),
Monona, WI (2.3 miles ),
Stoughton, WI (2.4 miles ),
Blooming Grove, WI (2.4 miles ),
Fitchburg, WI (2.6 miles ),
Rutland, WI (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.98 N, Longitude: 89.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Dunn, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Wisconsin:

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

Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+0.1%).
Most common industries in Dunn, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
  • Food (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.7%)
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Dunn, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Top executives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Top executives (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (3.6%)

Average climate in Dunn, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 67.8. This is about average.

City:

67.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.176. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.176
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.63. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.63
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00428. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00428
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Dunn-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.4 miles away from the Dunn town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/17/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.3 miles away from the town center injured 30 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dunn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 38% greater 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 321.9 miles away from Dunn center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.2 miles away from Dunn 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 297.1 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 321.9 miles away from Dunn 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 81.2 miles away from Dunn center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from Dunn 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 Dane County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Dunn:

  • OREGON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; OREGON, WI)
  • HOME HLTH UNITED VNS (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MADISON, WI)
  • NAZARETH HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; STOUGHTON, WI)
  • NYGAARD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; STOUGHTON, WI)
  • MCCARTHY NURS HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; STOUGHTON, WI)
  • HOSPICECARE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MADISON, WI)
  • SSM DIALYSIS - MADISON STATION (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; MADISON, WI)

Amtrak station near Dunn:

  • 9 miles: MADISON (800 LANGDON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dunn:

  • Edgewood College (about 8 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 9 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 9 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 10 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 12 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 31 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • Rock Valley College (about 50 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dunn: Mandt Farm and Equestrian Center (A), Willow Spring Farms (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Mud Lake (A), Upper Mud Lake (B), Lake Waubesa (C), Grass Lake (D), Hook Lake (E), Lake Kegonsa (F), Lake Kegonsa 410 (G), Lake Waubesa (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Murphys Creek (A), Swan Creek (B), Door Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Dunn include: Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area (1), Hook Lake Bog State Natural Area (2), Goodland Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dane County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

0.9%
Whole state:

3.7%
7 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
2 people in college/university student housing in 2010
6 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Dunn:

Marital status in Dunn, WI
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Dunn:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dunn, WI (based on Dane County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic106,03634
Mainline Protestant73,128113
Evangelical Protestant30,727146
Other12,96849
Black Protestant7795
Orthodox4454
None263,990-
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: 73
This county:

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Dane County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 154
Dane County:

3.24 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 382
This county:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dane County:

6.0%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Dane County:

23.9%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dane County:

11.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

5.62% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($67,560 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.62%
Wisconsin average:

6.07%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($96 average AGI)
Dane County:

0.01%
Wisconsin average:

0.00%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Milwaukee County, WI  0.28% ($56,222 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.27% ($90,113)
from Rock County, WI  0.24% ($48,003)


6.55% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($75,791 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.55%
Wisconsin average:

6.10%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($41 average AGI)
Dane County:

0.01%
Wisconsin average:

0.00%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Rock County, WI  0.35% ($59,688 average AGI)
to Columbia County, WI  0.31% ($68,298)
to Milwaukee County, WI  0.29% ($53,216)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dunn:

  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTUX (1550 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MADISON, WI)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dunn:

  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WNWC-FM (102.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WWQM-FM (106.3 FM; MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT INC.)
  • WJJO (94.1 FM; WATERTOWN, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGMENT, INC.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMAD-FM (92.1 FM; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W216BL (91.1 FM; MCFARLAND, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHIT-FM (93.1 FM; DE FOREST, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WSUM (91.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBZU (105.1 FM; WAUNAKEE, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dunn:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • W23BW (Channel 23; MADISON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W38CT (Channel 38; MADISON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W08CK (Channel 8; MADISON-MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: HEALTHY'S, INC.)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.7mTotal length
  • $576,000Total costs
  • 35,929Total average daily traffic
  • 524Total average daily truck traffic
  • 49,026Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dunn)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Dunn WI 1, 2375 Dyreson Rd (Lat: 42.975917 Lon: -89.290139), Type: Mast, Structure height: 85.6 m, Overall height: 87.2 m, Call Sign: WQIS935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • ATC310723, 2375 Dyreson Rd (Lat: 42.975917 Lon: -89.290139), Type: Mast, Structure height: 85.6 m, Overall height: 87.2 m, Call Sign: WQWI211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6725.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2015, Expiration Date: 08/27/2025, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2017, Certifier: Michelle Mcatee, Registrant: National Tower Company LLC, 150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60601, Phone: (312) 768-1600, Fax: (312) 768-1699, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Aapx 3200 Feet Nw Of Junction Of Rt. 51 And Rt. B (Lat: 42.975806 Lon: -89.290389), Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: KNKI690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.780 MHz, 931.337 MHz, 152.780 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2019, Expiration Date: 11/08/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dunn, WI
  • 73.9%Utility gas
  • 16.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Electricity
  • 2.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.7%Wood
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.5%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dunn, WI
  • 75.2%Utility gas
  • 8.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 5.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.8%No fuel used


Dunn 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.
  • Median age above 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.
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