Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 372.
Males: 171  (46.0%)
Females: 201  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

61.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,109
Lake Sherwood:

$54,109
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,270

Lake Sherwood CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $183,974
Lake Sherwood:

$183,974
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $327,966; detached houses: $327,933
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Sherwood: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.3%

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Ancestries: German (40.9%), Polish (20.7%), European (12.2%), Italian (6.1%), Irish (5.5%), Greek (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.5%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,619 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,243 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (62.7 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (80.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (195.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Camelot, WI (1.2 miles ),
Lake Arrowhead, WI (1.7 miles ),
Big Flats, WI (2.6 miles ),
Saratoga, WI (2.6 miles ),
Leola, WI (2.6 miles ),
Nekoosa, WI (3.1 miles ),
Port Edwards, WI (3.2 miles ),
Grand Rapids, WI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.21 N, Longitude: 89.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Lake Sherwood, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Sherwood, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 25.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.05. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.05
U.S.:

1.51
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Lake Sherwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Lake Sherwood place center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 tornado 25.6 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Sherwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 11% greater 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 195.2 miles away from the city 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 410.1 miles away from Lake Sherwood 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 385.3 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 410.1 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 167.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 322.3 miles away from Lake Sherwood 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 Adams County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Sherwood:

  • EDGEWATER HAVEN NUR HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PORT EDWARDS, WI)
  • WISCONSIN RAPIDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI)
  • STRAWBERRY LANE MEDICAL AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI)

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

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 13 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 25 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 55 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 63 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 67 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 70 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 75 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)

Points of interest:

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Reservoirs: 70 Reservoir (A), Altoona Lake 830 (B), Lake Sherwood (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Adams 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 place:

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Sherwood:

Marital status in Lake Sherwood, WI
  • Never married: 13.5%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Sherwood:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Sherwood, WI (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,7002
Mainline Protestant1,5119
Evangelical Protestant8398
Other2892
None16,536-
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: 1
This county:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

9.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Wisconsin:

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

13.8%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Sherwood:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Sherwood:

  • WMMA (93.9 FM; NEKOOSA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)
  • WYTE (96.7 FM; WHITING, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSPT-FM (97.9 FM; STEVENS POINT, WI; Owner: AMERICUS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWSP (89.9 FM; STEVENS POINT, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF WISCONSIN)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Sherwood:

  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W16AY (Channel 16; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CS (Channel 18; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W40BC (Channel 40; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62DA (Channel 62; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W06BU (Channel 6; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.2mTotal length
  • 5,500Total average daily traffic
  • 330Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,490Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Sherwood, WI
  • 97.4%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Sherwood, WI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Lake Sherwood 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.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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