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La Follette, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 536.
Population change since 2000: +4.9%
 
Males: 274  (51.1%)
Females: 262  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

50.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54893.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,123 (it was $30,104 in 2000)
La Follette:

$52,123
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,231 (it was $18,129 in 2000)

La Follette town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $277,058 (it was $107,100 in 2000)
La Follette:

$277,058
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in La Follette: 93.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in La Follette, WI (2010)
    • 41377.1%White alone
    • 10118.8%American Indian alone
    • 112.1%Two or more races
    • 61.1%Hispanic
    • 30.6%Black alone
    • 20.4%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (28.0%), Norwegian (11.9%), Swedish (11.4%), Irish (10.2%), English (6.3%), Polish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 37.1 square miles.

Population density: 14 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($1,412)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Coon Rapids, MN (67.5 miles , pop. 61,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (71.9 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lorain, WI (2.5 miles ),
Meenon, WI (2.6 miles ),
Siren, WI (2.7 miles ),
Webster, WI (3.0 miles ),
Clam Falls, WI (3.0 miles ),
Lewis, WI (3.1 miles),
Daniels, WI (3.5 miles ),
Bashaw, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 45.79 N, Longitude: 92.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

4.6%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +95 (+22.8%).
Most common industries in La Follette, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Machinery (6.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.2%)
Most common occupations in La Follette, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.7%)
  • Media and communications workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.1%)
  • Carpenters (6.4%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.3%)

Average climate in La Follette, Wisconsin

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Tornado activity:

La Follette-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/21/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the La Follette town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/18/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused $10 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

La Follette-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 64% 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 184.3 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 196.4 miles away from La Follette center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 119.4 miles away from La Follette center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 123.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 124.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2020 at 17:12:46, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 122.2 miles away from La Follette center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burnett County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near La Follette:

  • CAPESIDE COVE GOOD SAMARITAN (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SIREN, WI)
  • INDIANHEAD MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)
  • HEARTS OF GOLD (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)
  • FREDERIC NUR REHAB COM (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; FREDERIC, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Follette:

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 16 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • Century College (about 64 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; FT enrollment: 7,393)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 64 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 65 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 68 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Bethel University (about 68 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,061)
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College (about 70 miles; Coon Rapids, MN; FT enrollment: 5,918)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Follette: LaFollette Townhall (A), Saint Croix Tribal Hertel Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in La Follette: Lakeview United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Big Sand Lake Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Owl Lake (A), Pokegama Lake (B), Rohr Lake (C), Spencer Lake (D), Bass Lake (E), South Twin Lake (F), North Twin Lake (G), Twin Lakes (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Sand Creek (A), Indian Creek (B), Kent Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Burnett 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:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

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

1.8%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in La Follette:

Marital status in La Follette, WI
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in La Follette:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Follette, WI (based on Burnett County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,82913
Evangelical Protestant1,36114
Catholic1,1814
Other11
None10,085-
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: 6
This county:

3.68 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Burnett County:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
This county:

16.58 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

9.8%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Burnett County:

28.3%
Wisconsin:

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

14.0%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in La Follette:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WCSW (940 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Follette:

  • WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXCX (105.7 FM; SIREN, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WLMX-FM (104.9 FM; BALSAM LAKE, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WKFX (97.7 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WJMC-FM (96.1 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WAQE-FM (97.7 FM; BARRON, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around La Follette:

  • W24CL (Channel 24; GRANTSBURG, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W57AS (Channel 57; SPOONER, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.0mTotal length
  • 129Total average daily traffic
  • 141Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Follette, WI
  • 63.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 10.4%Electricity
  • 7.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Follette, WI
  • 53.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 13.5%Wood
  • 7.7%Electricity


La Follette compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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