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Hortonia, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,097.
Population change since 2000: +3.2%
 
Males: 557  (50.8%)
Females: 540  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54944.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $94,462 (it was $59,904 in 2000)
Hortonia:

$94,462
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $55,339 (it was $29,573 in 2000)

Hortonia town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $344,270 (it was $145,600 in 2000)
Hortonia:

$344,270
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,575; detached houses: $276,608; townhouses or other attached units: $227,820; in 2-unit structures: $178,563; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $167,024; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $163,041; mobile homes: $65,227
March 2022 cost of living index in Hortonia: 92.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Hortonia, WI (2010)
    • 1,07497.9%White alone
    • 161.5%Hispanic
    • 30.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (55.6%), Irish (12.4%), Polish (6.6%), English (6.1%), Dutch (4.4%), Norwegian (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 19.2 square miles.

Population density: 57 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hortonia town:

1.5% ($2,164)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Appleton, WI (16.0 miles , pop. 70,087).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (95.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (181.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

New London, WI (1.7 miles ),
Hortonville, WI (1.8 miles ),
Dale, WI (2.3 miles ),
Northport, WI (2.4 miles ),
Mukwa, WI (2.4 miles ),
Ellington, WI (2.6 miles ),
Maple Creek, WI (2.7 miles ),
Shiocton, WI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.36 N, Longitude: 88.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Hortonia, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $270,700
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $206,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $172,300
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,300
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $254,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $374,000
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $86,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,700
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $186,700
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $186,400
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $186,400
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $186,400
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $186,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Hortonia, WI residents
Average permit cost in Hortonia, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +254 (+31.4%).
Most common industries in Hortonia, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Paper (7.4%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Paper (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Paper (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Food (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Hortonia, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.0%)

Average climate in Hortonia, 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 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 58.0. This is better than average.

City:

58.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 6.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hortonia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Hortonia town center killed 6 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 tornado 19.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hortonia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 200.8 miles away from Hortonia 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 410.8 miles away from Hortonia center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 220.6 miles away from the city 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 385.4 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 165.7 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 410.8 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 Outagamie County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Hortonia:

  • ST JOSEPH RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; NEW LONDON, WI)
  • THEDACARE AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; APPLETON, WI)
  • WEYAUWEGA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)
  • MANAWA COM NUR CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANAWA, WI)
  • OUTAGAMIE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; APPLETON, WI)
  • BREWSTER VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; APPLETON, WI)

Amtrak stations near Hortonia:

  • 3 miles: NEW LONDON (501 S. PEARL ST.) - Bus Station
  • 16 miles: APPLETON (500 N. ONEIDA ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, intercity bus service.
  • 19 miles: CLINTONVILLE (20 S. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hortonia:

  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 13 miles; Appleton, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 17 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 25 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 32 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 32 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 41 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 43 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)

Points of interest:

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Outagamie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.1%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

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

4.2%
Whole state:

3.7%
19 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
38 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Hortonia:

Marital status in Hortonia, WI
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

For population 25 years and over in Hortonia:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hortonia, WI (based on Outagamie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic72,01423
Evangelical Protestant31,44772
Mainline Protestant22,90829
Other2,63513
Orthodox2242
None47,467-
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: 29
Outagamie County:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Outagamie County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Outagamie County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 71
This county:

4.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 149
Outagamie County:

8.58 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.5%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
State:

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

14.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hortonia:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFCL (1380 AM; 4 kW; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST 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)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hortonia:

  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOZZ (93.5 FM; NEW LONDON, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WNCY-FM (100.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEMI (91.9 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
  • WJMQ (92.3 FM; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLFM (91.1 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN)
  • WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W271AC (102.1 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: FAMILY EDUC. BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WPCK (104.9 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WECB (104.3 FM; SEYMOUR, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWWX (96.9 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WORQ (90.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: LAKESHORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDUX-FM (92.7 FM; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hortonia:

  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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.)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W17CF (Channel 17; RIPON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.9mTotal length
  • 33,764Total average daily traffic
  • 597Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • SANDY PETERS, W10860 Cty Tk T*t (Lat: 44.332167 Lon: -88.735833), Type: 57.6, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • SANDRA L PETERS, W10860 Cty Tk T*t (Lat: 44.332167 Lon: -88.735833), Type: 57.6, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Cayla Gamble, W10860 Cty Tk T*t (Lat: 44.332167 Lon: -88.735833), Type: 57.6, Structure height: 55087 m, Overall height: 54.8 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Approx. 700 Ft., North Of Givens Rd., 1400 Ft. West Of Ledge (Lat: 44.346917 Lon: -88.722306), Call Sign: WRV202,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.075 MHz, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999, Registrant: Fromm Services, Inc., 416 Crooks Street, Greenbay, WI 54301


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hortonia, WI
  • 42.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.1%Utility gas
  • 7.0%Electricity
  • 6.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hortonia, WI
  • 36.4%Utility gas
  • 25.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.4%Electricity


Hortonia 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Hortonia on our top lists:

  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally ill (population 1,000+)"
  • #57 (54944) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of German first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
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