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Lamont, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 314.
Population change since 2000: +17.6%
 
Males: 166  (52.9%)
Females: 148  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53530.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,251 (it was $40,156 in 2000)
Lamont:

$73,251
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,628 (it was $15,355 in 2000)

Lamont town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $186,903 (it was $82,000 in 2000)
Lamont:

$186,903
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $231,774; detached houses: $235,287; townhouses or other attached units: $241,567; in 2-unit structures: $166,547; mobile homes: $159,988
March 2022 cost of living index in Lamont: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lamont, WI (2010)
    • 31299.4%White alone
    • 20.6%Asian alone

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Ancestries: Norwegian (32.2%), German (28.8%), English (15.4%), Irish (13.9%), Swiss (12.0%), United States (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1071 feet

Land area: 19.9 square miles.

Population density: 16 people per square mile   (very low).

Lamont, Wisconsin map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Lamont town:

1.1% ($927)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (37.2 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (40.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (133.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fayette, WI (2.3 miles ),
Darlington, WI (2.4 miles ),
Wiota, WI (2.5 miles ),
Willow Springs, WI (2.7 miles ),
Argyle, WI (2.7 miles ),
Woodford, WI (2.9 miles),
Gratiot, WI (2.9 miles ),
Blanchard, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.70 N, Longitude: 90.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

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

1.9%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+3.5%).
Most common industries in Lamont, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.3%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (8.0%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (41.7%)
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
  • Food (3.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (15.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Public administration (13.6%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Apparel, fabrics, notions merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Lamont, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (24.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
  • Construction laborers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (34.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
  • Construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.8%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (9.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Financial managers (4.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Lamont, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 64.0. This is about average.

City:

64.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 31.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Lamont-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Lamont town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 63% 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 314.3 miles away from Lamont 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 103.0 miles away from the city 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 290.5 miles away from Lamont center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 314.4 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 92.3 miles away from Lamont center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 346.6 miles away from Lamont 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 Lafayette County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lamont topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lamont:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; DARLINGTON, WI)
  • LAFAYETTE CTY NUR AGCY (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; DARLINGTON, WI)
  • LAFAYETTE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; DARLINGTON, WI)
  • MINERAL POINT CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MINERAL POINT, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lamont:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 25 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Edgewood College (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 40 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 40 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 45 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 48 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Rock Valley College (about 59 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lamont: Godfrey Farm (A), Turry Farms (B), Rear Farm (C), Hi - Ho Dairy (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Andrews Cemetery (1), Lamont Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lafayette 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:

2.9 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.4%
Whole state:

8.7%

For population 15 years and over in Lamont:

Marital status in Lamont, WI
  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 3.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lamont:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lamont, WI (based on Lafayette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,91613
Mainline Protestant4,60222
Evangelical Protestant1,02817
Other-1
None5,290-
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: 4
This county:

2.53 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Lafayette County:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

12.03 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.8%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Lafayette County:

29.8%
Wisconsin:

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

13.9%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lamont:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, 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.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lamont:

  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Lamont:

  • 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.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • W56AB (Channel 56; DARLINGTON, WI; Owner: CITY OF DARLINGTON, WISCONSIN)
  • W67AC (Channel 67; DARLINGTON, WI; Owner: CITY OF DARLINGTON, WISCONSIN)
  • W69AB (Channel 69; DARLINGTON, WI; Owner: CITY OF DARLINGTON, WISCONSIN)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.1mTotal length
  • $154,000Total costs
  • 308Total average daily traffic
  • 337Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lamont)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LAMONT, 8989 Kathy Ln (Lat: 42.704167 Lon: -89.995000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.4 m, Call Sign: WMN501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lamont, WI
  • 52.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lamont, WI
  • 47.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Wood
  • 11.8%Other fuel


Lamont compared to Wisconsin state average:

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