Johnson, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: -0.8%
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| Males: 517 |  (52.5%) |
| Females: 468 |  (47.5%) |
| Median resident age: | 34.7 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 54411.
| Johnson: | $62,006 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,186 (it was $12,897 in 2000)
Johnson town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $155,033 (it was $74,200 in 2000)
| Johnson: | $155,033 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $244,309; detached houses: $248,058; townhouses or other attached units: $250,016; in 2-unit structures: $447,594; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,765; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $137,100; mobile homes: $64,848; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $112,419
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Johnson, WI
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- 94295.6%White alone
- 171.7%Asian alone
- 151.5%Two or more races
- 60.6%Hispanic
- 50.5%American Indian alone
Races in Johnson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (63.5%), Swiss (8.5%), Polish (7.9%), French (4.3%), Irish (2.7%), English (2.2%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1438 feet
Land area: 35.0 square miles.
Population density: 28 people per square mile (very low).
9 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.9% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Johnson town: | 1.1% ($781) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI 
(66.7 miles , pop. 61,704).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (136.8 miles , pop. 208,054).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (249.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Frankfort, WI (2.3 miles ),
), Holton, WI (2.4 miles ),
), Bern, WI (2.6 miles ),
), Rietbrock, WI (2.6 miles ),
), Wien, WI (2.8 miles ),
), Deer Creek, WI (2.9 miles ),
), Abbotsford, WI (2.9 miles )
)Latitude: 44.98 N, Longitude: 90.15 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 715
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 1 building, cost: $280,800
- 2020: 1 building, cost: $225,000
- 2019: 1 building, cost: $270,700
- 2017: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2016: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2015: 1 building, cost: $180,000
- 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
- 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
- 2007: 1 building, cost: $225,000
- 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $79,200
- 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $86,700
- 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $105,000
- 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,000
- 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $51,000
- 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $99,400
- 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
- 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $80,000
| Here: | 2.4% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.1%)
- Construction (10.6%)
- Wood products (8.0%)
- Finance & insurance (7.8%)
- Food (6.7%)
- Health care (5.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (30.0%)
- Construction (15.4%)
- Food (7.1%)
- Wood products (6.0%)
- Truck transportation (4.9%)
- Metal & metal products (4.1%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.4%)
- Finance & insurance (15.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.7%)
- Health care (12.2%)
- Wood products (10.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
- Food (6.1%)
- Educational services (5.1%)
- Farmers and farm managers (16.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.4%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (3.0%)
- Farmers and farm managers (22.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
- Construction laborers (4.5%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.1%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
- Customer service representatives (5.1%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Average climate in Johnson, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Johnson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 0% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Johnson town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 9/28/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Johnson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 76% 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 290.4 miles away from Johnson center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 251.2 miles away from Johnson 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 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 303.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 302.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 228.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Marathon County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Johnson:
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ABBOTSFORD, WI)
- COLONIAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; COLBY, WI)
- MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
- MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Johnson:
- Northcentral Technical College (about 25 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 43 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
- Mid-State Technical College (about 45 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 68 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
- Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 68 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
- University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 88 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
- Fox Valley Technical College (about 97 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Johnson: Guden Farms (A), Hoffman Farms (B), Belanger Dairy Farm (C), Forest Home Farm (D), Hein's Fish Farm (E), R B Dairy Farm (F), Ann's Dairy (G), J M Dairy (H), Enmar Dairy (I), Schreiber Acres (J), Hidden Creek Ranch (K), Johnson Townhall (L). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Johnson: Saint Johns Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Saint Thomas Cemetery (1), Pilgrim Rest Cemetery (2), Bethlehem Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 3.2 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 82.6% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 4.5% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 13.8% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 2.0% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Johnson:
- Never married: 26.9%
- Now married: 66.6%
- Separated: 0.6%
- Widowed: 4.8%
- Divorced: 1.1%
For population 25 years and over in Johnson:
- High school or higher: 74.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
- Unemployed: 4.1%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.3 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 10.2 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Johnson, WI (based on Marathon County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 41,260 | 25 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 23,686 | 75 |
| Mainline Protestant | 20,779 | 39 |
| Other | 1,196 | 9 |
| Orthodox | 40 | 1 |
| None | 47,102 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 32
| Here: | 2.47 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
| This county: | 0.23 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 0.11 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 54
| This county: | 4.16 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
| Marathon County: | 8.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Marathon County: | 7.9% |
| Wisconsin: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Marathon County: | 27.1% |
| State: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 13.2% |
| State: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Johnson:
- WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
- WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Johnson:
- WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
- WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
- WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
- WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
- WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
- WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
- WCLQ (89.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
TV broadcast stations around Johnson:
- WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
- WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
- WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
- WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
- W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 10Number of bridges
- 59ft / 17.7mTotal length
- 39,408Total average daily traffic
- 1,349Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11920-1929
- 11930-1939
- 21950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 51990-1999
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 45.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 24.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 22.6%Wood
- 6.0%Utility gas
- 0.8%Coal or coke
- 0.4%Electricity
- 41.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 32.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 14.7%Utility gas
- 5.9%Electricity
- 5.9%Wood
Johnson compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Median house value below 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 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.