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Lake Holcombe, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,031.
Population change since 2000: +2.1%
 
Males: 507  (49.2%)
Females: 524  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

52.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54745.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,770 (it was $33,083 in 2000)
Lake Holcombe:

$62,770
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,551 (it was $15,900 in 2000)

Lake Holcombe town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $245,222 (it was $92,600 in 2000)
Lake Holcombe:

$245,222
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Holcombe: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lake Holcombe, WI (2010)
    • 98795.7%White alone
    • 191.8%Hispanic
    • 111.1%Asian alone
    • 90.9%Two or more races
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 10.10%Black alone

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Ancestries: German (38.3%), Norwegian (13.3%), Irish (8.7%), English (8.4%), Polish (7.3%), United States (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 26.9 square miles.

Population density: 38 people per square mile   (very low).

17 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
Wisconsin:

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

1.7% ($1,570)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (35.5 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (100.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (291.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Holcombe, WI (1.3 miles ),
Willard, WI (2.2 miles ),
Estella, WI (2.3 miles ),
Birch Creek, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cornell, WI (2.5 miles ),
Ruby, WI (2.5 miles ),
Sheldon, WI (2.9 miles ),
Conrath, WI (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 45.25 N, Longitude: 91.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

3.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +89 (+9.7%).
Most common industries in Lake Holcombe, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Wood products (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.7%)
  • Wood products (9.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.7%)
  • Health care (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.9%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Social assistance (9.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Lake Holcombe, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Woodworkers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (12.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)

Average climate in Lake Holcombe, 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 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lake Holcombe-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/30/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Lake Holcombe town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Holcombe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 71% 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 241.3 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 253.5 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) earthquake occurred 284.4 miles away from Lake Holcombe center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 172.6 miles away from Lake Holcombe center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 261.6 miles away from Lake Holcombe center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 176.0 miles away from Lake Holcombe center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chippewa County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Holcombe:

  • CORNELL AREA CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CORNELL, WI)
  • INDIANHEAD HOME HLTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • RUSK CTY MEM HSPTL NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • GILMAN CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GILMAN, WI)
  • RUSK CTY DEPT OF HLTH AND HUMAN SVCS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • LADYSMITH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Holcombe:

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 37 miles; Eau Claire, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 38 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 48 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 53 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 74 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 80 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Winona State University (about 88 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Christian Harbor Youth Camp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Holcombe Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Roedecker Lake (A), Wesley Lake (B), Holcombe Flowage (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Jump River (A), Buck Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lake Holcombe: Sportsman Club Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Chippewa 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:

69.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.2%
Whole state:

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

5.3%
Whole state:

3.7%
10 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
8 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Lake Holcombe:

Marital status in Lake Holcombe, WI
  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Holcombe:

  • High school or higher: 81.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 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 Lake Holcombe, WI (based on Chippewa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,85012
Mainline Protestant7,98928
Evangelical Protestant6,29642
Other2014
Orthodox251
None33,054-
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: 12
Here:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Chippewa County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Chippewa County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
This county:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Chippewa County:

8.67 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Chippewa County:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

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

11.5%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Holcombe:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEAQ (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WOGO (680 AM; 2 kW; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WLDY (1340 AM; 1 kW; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: FLAMBEAU BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Holcombe:

  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WQRB (95.1 FM; BLOOMER, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJBL (93.1 FM; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: FLAMBEAU BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDRK (99.9 FM; CORNELL, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WMEQ-FM (92.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WATQ (106.7 FM; CHETEK, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Holcombe:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W63AR (Channel 63; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 21.7mTotal length
  • 8,518Total average daily traffic
  • 523Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,384Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Holcombe, WI
  • 55.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.5%Wood
  • 7.2%Electricity
  • 2.9%Other fuel
  • 2.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Holcombe, WI
  • 51.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.8%Electricity
  • 16.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.7%Wood


Lake Holcombe 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 significantly above 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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