Levis, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 492.
Population change since 2000: -2.4%
 
Males: 261  (53.0%)
Females: 231  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

46.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54456.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,650 (it was $30,521 in 2000)
Levis:

$54,650
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,286 (it was $14,924 in 2000)

Levis town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $196,229 (it was $83,000 in 2000)
Levis:

$196,229
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,245; detached houses: $223,709; townhouses or other attached units: $302,988; in 2-unit structures: $128,535; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $94,848; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $472,971; mobile homes: $106,493; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: over $1,000,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Levis: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Levis, WI (2010)
    • 44390.0%White alone
    • 357.1%American Indian alone
    • 81.6%Hispanic
    • 40.8%Black alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (44.8%), Irish (13.1%), English (10.9%), Polish (9.5%), Norwegian (7.5%), Czech (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1047 feet

Land area: 35.9 square miles.

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

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

1.7% ($1,400)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (48.2 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (115.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (235.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dewhurst, WI (2.2 miles ),
Pine Valley, WI (2.4 miles ),
Hatfield, WI (2.5 miles),
Neillsville, WI (2.5 miles ),
Hewett, WI (2.7 miles ),
Komensky, WI (2.8 miles ),
Merrillan, WI (3.1 miles ),
Granton, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.47 N, Longitude: 90.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Levis, WI in 2022
Levis satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $113,700
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $230,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $160,200
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $77,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Levis, WI residents
Average permit cost in Levis, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+2.9%).
Most common industries in Levis, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.9%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.6%)
  • Wood products (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Machinery (6.3%)
  • Wood products (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Levis, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.8%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Carpenters (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Bus drivers (5.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.3%)

Average climate in Levis, 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 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.9. This is about average.

City:

69.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.34. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Levis-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.7 miles away from the Levis town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 tornado 37.2 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Levis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 17% greater 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 276.4 miles away from Levis center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 226.2 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 440.1 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 416.0 miles away from Levis 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 204.0 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 440.2 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 Clark County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Levis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Levis:

  • MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; NEILLSVILLE, WI)
  • NEILLSVILLE CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NEILLSVILLE, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - BLACK RIVER FALLS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
  • BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
  • BLACK RIVER MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Levis:

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 43 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 48 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 49 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 53 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 55 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 55 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • Viterbo University (about 56 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)

Points of interest:

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Cemeteries: Indian Cemetery (1), Dells Dam Cemetery (2), Levis Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Wedges Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Clark 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:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.9%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.6%
Whole state:

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

4.6%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Levis:

Marital status in Levis, WI
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

For population 25 years and over in Levis:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Levis, WI (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,5359
Evangelical Protestant6,59441
Mainline Protestant3,98125
Other75
Orthodox--
None14,573-
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: 9
Clark County:

2.69 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Clark County:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Clark County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
State:

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

16.2%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Levis:

  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Levis:

  • WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WWIS-FM (99.7 FM; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: WWIS RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Levis:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.5mTotal length
  • $146,000Total costs
  • 3,237Total average daily traffic
  • 204Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,492Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Levis, WI
  • 53.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.8%Wood
  • 15.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.2%Electricity
  • 3.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Levis, WI
  • 53.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 46.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Levis compared to Wisconsin 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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