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Koshkonong, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 3,692.
Population change since 2000: +8.7%
 
Males: 1,900  (51.5%)
Females: 1,792  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53538.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $100,588 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Koshkonong:

$100,588
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,497 (it was $24,100 in 2000)

Koshkonong town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $332,563 (it was $148,500 in 2000)
Koshkonong:

$332,563
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $311,639; detached houses: $324,328; townhouses or other attached units: $287,776; in 2-unit structures: $203,428; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $366,472; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $302,644; mobile homes: $58,612
March 2022 cost of living index in Koshkonong: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Koshkonong, WI (2010)
    • 3,53895.8%White alone
    • 912.5%Hispanic
    • 280.8%Asian alone
    • 200.5%Two or more races
    • 90.2%Black alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.05%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (52.8%), Irish (10.7%), Norwegian (10.7%), English (8.3%), Polish (7.8%), French (4.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 42.1 square miles.

Population density: 88 people per square mile   (very low).

Koshkonong, Wisconsin map

43 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
Wisconsin:

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

1.7% ($2,464)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Janesville, WI (17.4 miles , pop. 59,498).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (30.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (94.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fort Atkinson, WI (1.4 miles ),
Lake Koshkonong, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cold Spring, WI (2.5 miles ),
Sumner, WI (2.6 miles ),
Whitewater, WI (2.6 miles ),
Jefferson, WI (2.7 miles ),
Hebron, WI (2.8 miles ),
Oakland, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.90 N, Longitude: 88.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Koshkonong, WI in 2022
Koshkonong satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

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

Population change in the 1990s: +448 (+15.2%).
Most common industries in Koshkonong, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Food (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Machinery (4.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Koshkonong, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)

Average climate in Koshkonong, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Koshkonong, Wisconsin average temperatures Koshkonong, Wisconsin average precipitation Koshkonong, Wisconsin humidity Koshkonong, Wisconsin wind speed Koshkonong, Wisconsin snowfall Koshkonong, Wisconsin sunshine Koshkonong, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.9. This is better than average.

City:

55.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Koshkonong-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the Koshkonong town center killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.3 miles away from the town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Koshkonong-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 31% 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 311.7 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Koshkonong 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 286.5 miles away from Koshkonong center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 311.7 miles away from Koshkonong 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 66.7 miles away from Koshkonong center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 179.7 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 Jefferson County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Koshkonong topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Koshkonong:

  • FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • ALDEN AT FORT HEALTHCARE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • FORT HLTHCARE HOME HLTH (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • FT ATKINSON HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-FORT ATKINSON (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • PURITY DIALYSIS - FORT ATKINSON (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; FORT ATKINSON, WI)
  • ALDEN ESTATES OF COUNTRYSIDE, INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JEFFERSON, WI)

Amtrak stations near Koshkonong:

  • 15 miles: JANESVILLE (HWY. 26 & HWY. 14) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: JANESVILLE (3136 EAST COUNTY ROAD O)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Koshkonong:

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 7 miles; Whitewater, WI; Full-time enrollment: 11,124)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 29 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 30 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 31 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 32 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Edgewood College (about 32 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Waukesha County Technical College (about 32 miles; Pewaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 4,415)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Koshkonong: Painther Intaglio (A), Onyx Valley Metal Landfill (B), Pond Hill Dairy Farm (C), Hoard Historical Museum (D), Dwight Foster Public Library (E), Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service Fort Atkinson Division (F), Fort Atkinson Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Koshkonong include: Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), Faith Community Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), First Church of Christ Scientist (D), First Congregational United Church of Christ (E), First United Methodist Church (F), Friedens United Church of Christ (G), Friendship Baptist Church (H), Full Gospel Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Evergreen Cemetery (2), Lakeview Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Haumerson Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Allen Creek (A), Bark River (B), Otter Creek (C), Deer Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Koshkonong include: Bark River Park (1), Barrie Park (2), Jones Park (3), McCoy Park (4), Ralph Park (5), Rock River Park (6), Bicentennial Park (7), Endl Park (8), Memorial Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Jefferson 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:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.3%
Whole state:

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

0.9%
Whole state:

3.7%
29 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Koshkonong in 2000:

  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in homes for the physically handicapped

For population 15 years and over in Koshkonong:

Marital status in Koshkonong, WI
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Koshkonong:

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Koshkonong, WI (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,91650
Catholic18,63710
Mainline Protestant12,03033
Other3645
None30,739-
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: 16
This county:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Jefferson County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
This county:

9.12 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Wisconsin:

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

15.7%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Koshkonong:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WFAW (940 AM; 1 kW; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WAUK (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WALT-WEST WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Koshkonong:

  • WKCH (106.5 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WSUW (91.7 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF WIS.)
  • WSLD (104.5 FM; WHITEWATER, WI; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJO (94.1 FM; WATERTOWN, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGMENT, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WHAD (90.7 FM; DELAFIELD, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WFZH (105.3 FM; MUKWONAGO, WI; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WMAD-FM (92.1 FM; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Koshkonong:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WDJT-TV (Channel 58; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WDJT-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WISN-TV (Channel 12; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WISN HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W23BW (Channel 23; MADISON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 456ft / 139mTotal length
  • $5,258,000Total costs
  • 190,271Total average daily traffic
  • 9,648Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Koshkonong, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 101990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 132010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Koshkonong, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • W 5633 Hoge Rd (Lat: 42.854722 Lon: -88.814722), Type: 90.5, Overall height: 86.6 m, Registrant: Ameritech Mobile Communications Of Wisconsin, Inc. (General Partner) Dba , Jwhetter@ameritechcell.Com, , Hoffm-an Estates, Phone: (847) 765-5843


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • County Hwy K At County Line (Lat: 42.846667 Lon: -88.854528), Overall height: 135 m, Call Sign: WPJF375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 949.500 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/1996, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Registrant: Nrg License Sub, LLC, 2875 Mt. Vernon Road Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, Phone: (319) 862-0300, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • W5633 Hoge Road (Lat: 42.854722 Lon: -88.814806), Overall height: 90.5 m, Call Sign: KNKO362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.337 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, 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 Koshkonong, WI
  • 63.1%Utility gas
  • 16.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.3%Electricity
  • 1.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Koshkonong, WI
  • 51.6%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Electricity
  • 4.5%No fuel used


Koshkonong compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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