Markesan, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 1,372 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 
Males: 608  (44.4%)
Females: 764  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

49.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53946.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,283 (it was $38,472 in 2000)
Markesan:

$61,283
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,957 (it was $18,774 in 2000)

Markesan city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,620 (it was $79,600 in 2000)
Markesan:

$152,620
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,772; detached houses: $177,208; townhouses or other attached units: $125,878; mobile homes: $42,130

Median gross rent in 2022: $692.

March 2022 cost of living index in Markesan: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.8%
(19.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 46.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Markesan, WI (2022)
    • 99576.9%White alone
    • 19014.7%Hispanic
    • 574.4%Black alone
    • 393.0%Two or more races
    • 161.2%Other race alone

Races in Markesan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Markesan, Wisconsin as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Markesan is 84 to 1.


Crime rates in Markesan by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.1)
1
(71.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.7)
1
(71.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(68.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(68.6)
1
(69.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
7
(551.2)
3
(203.3)
5
(337.4)
4
(269.7)
4
(274.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(211.9)
2
(142.2)
1
(71.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(72.4)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
17
(1,339)
28
(1,897)
24
(1,619)
33
(2,225)
24
(1,646)
16
(1,119)
11
(776.8)
20
(1,422)
15
(1,071)
12
(857.8)
15
(1,075)
12
(860.8)
3
(217.1)
4
(288.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(71.4)
2
(143.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(72.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index92.190.188.4107.9119.358.745.9138.0110.745.7119.7113.313.717.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Markesan, WI

Crime rate in Markesan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.89
Wisconsin average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (43.2%), Irish (6.3%), Hungarian (3.3%), American (3.2%), English (3.2%), Polish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1959

Elevation: 847 feet

Land area: 2.36 square miles.

Population density: 582 people per square mile   (low).

Markesan, Wisconsin map

43 residents are foreign born (3.0% Latin America).

This city:

3.3%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,572 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,273 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (31.0 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (48.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (145.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mackford, WI (1.7 miles ),
Manchester, WI (2.1 miles ),
Fairwater, WI (2.5 miles ),
Kingston, WI (2.7 miles ),
Alto, WI (2.8 miles ),
Marquette, WI (2.8 miles),
Metomen, WI (3.0 miles ),
Friesland, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.71 N, Longitude: 88.99 W

Area code: 920

Distribution of median household income in Markesan, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Markesan, WI in 2022

Markesan satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $154,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $133,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $107,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,600
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Markesan, WI residents
Average permit cost in Markesan, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Markesan, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Markesan, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Markesan, Wisconsin

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Markesan, Wisconsin environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.1. This is about average.

City:

66.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.173
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Markesan-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Markesan city center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/21/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the city center injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Markesan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 11% 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 367.9 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.4 miles away from Markesan 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 342.7 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 367.9 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 122.7 miles away from Markesan center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 206.9 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 Green Lake County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Markesan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Markesan:

  • MARKESAN RESIDENT HOME (1130 N MARGARET)
  • RIVERDALE MANOR (150 SOUTH BRIDGE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Markesan:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR OF RANDOLPH (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; RANDOLPH, WI)
  • FMC - RIPON SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • RIPON MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 12 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • FOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RIPON, WI)

Airports located in Markesan:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Markesan:

  • Marian University (about 29 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 30 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 32 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 42 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 44 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 48 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 49 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)

Public high school in Markesan:

  • MARKESAN HIGH (Students: 211, Location: 100 E VISTA BLVD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Markesan:

Private elementary/middle school in Markesan:

  • FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 36, Location: N1529 STATE ROAD 73, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Markesan

Library in Markesan:

  • MARKESAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $129,989; Location: 75 N. BRIDGE ST.; 13,306 books; 11,266 e-books; 4,211 audio materials; 2,704 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 11 other licensed databases; 44 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Markesan: Markesan Wastewater Treatment Facility (A), Southern Green Lake County Ambulance Service (B), Grand River Fire District - Markesan Fire Department (C), Markesan City Government Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Markesan: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Memorial Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Grand River Valley Museum (214 E John).

Hotel: Lake House Motel (675 North Margaret Street).

Birthplace of: Arthur Frank Mathews - Artist.

Green Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Markesan and their reported violations in the past:

PRAIRIE LANES REC CENTER (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-01-2007 and JUL-12-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-27-2007), St Public Notif received (SEP-28-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUL-12-2010)
VANDYS LAKESIDE PUB INC (Population served: 77, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
REILLYS PUB (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Markesan that have no violations reported:

  • TERRACE SHORES CH YOUTH BLDG (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TERRACE SHORES EV FREE CH (Population served: 93, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MILLERS RESORT (Population served: 77, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SHADY OAKS CMPGD WELL NEAR FRONT GATE (Population served: 70, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SHADY OAKS CMPGD WELL NEAR MGRS TRAILER (Population served: 70, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WHITE SAILS SUBDIVISION (Population served: 36, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MARKESAN CITY OF SOLDIERS & SAILORS PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
95 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Markesan (2011 data):

  • Markesan State Bank: Margaret Street Branch at 825 North Margaret Street, branch established on 2001/10/01; at 84 N. Bridge Street, branch established on 1891/11/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $139.3 mil, Deposits: $118.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Markesan Bancshares, Inc.
  • Farmers State Bank: at 86 East Water Street, branch established on 1910/01/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $77.1 mil, Deposits: $63.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Fs Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Markesan:

Marital status in Markesan, WI
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Markesan:

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Markesan
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Markesan, WI (based on Green Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,2904
Evangelical Protestant5,09225
Mainline Protestant2,55511
Other81
None6,106-
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: 7
Green Lake County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Green Lake County:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

14.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Green Lake County:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

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

12.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.8%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.7%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Markesan:

12.1%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.3%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

53.3%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.4%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Markesan, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$18,241$54,7230$0
Streets and Highways 2$3,091$18,5460$0
Sewerage 2$6,836$41,0160$0
Water Supply 2$2,279$13,6740$0
Financial Administration 1$1,717$20,6042$2,282
Local Libraries 0$0 7$6,392
Police - Other 0$0 6$5,208
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,196
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,449
Totals for Government 11$32,163$35,08724$18,526

Markesan government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,120,000 ($816.33)
    General - Other: $53,000 ($38.63)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $353,000 ($257.29)
    Police Protection: $317,000 ($231.05)
    Water Utilities: $205,000 ($149.42)
    Regular Highways: $166,000 ($120.99)
    Libraries: $142,000 ($103.50)
    Local Fire Protection: $108,000 ($78.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $93,000 ($67.78)
    Central Staff Services: $79,000 ($57.58)
    General Public Buildings: $42,000 ($30.61)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($25.51)
    Health - Other: $32,000 ($23.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($18.95)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($14.58)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $10,000 ($7.29)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($4.37)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $4,000 ($2.92)
    Natural Resources - Other: $3,000 ($2.19)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $72,000 ($52.48)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $35,000 ($25.51)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($20.41)

Markesan government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $332,000 ($241.98)
    Other: $13,000 ($9.48)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($1.46)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($1.46)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.73)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $77,000 ($56.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $19,000 ($13.85)
    General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($7.29)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($7.29)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($5.83)
    Donations From Private Sources: $6,000 ($4.37)
    Sale of Property: $6,000 ($4.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $135,000 ($98.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $420,000 ($306.12)
    Other: $344,000 ($250.73)
    Highways: $260,000 ($189.50)
    Education: $33,000 ($24.05)
  • Tax - Property: $687,000 ($500.73)
    Other: $17,000 ($12.39)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $6,000 ($4.37)
    Other License: $2,000 ($1.46)

Markesan government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,419,000 ($2491.98)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,333,000 ($1700.44)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,296,000 ($944.61)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $209,000 ($152.33)

Markesan government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $888,000 ($647.23)

Businesses in Markesan, WI

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Markesan:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WFDL (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAUPUN, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Markesan:

  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WXRO (95.3 FM; BEAVER DAM, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTLX (100.5 FM; COLUMBUS, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WJWD (90.3 FM; MARSHALL, WI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Markesan:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)

Markesan fatal accident list:

Aug 26, 2001 02:25 AM, W Manchester St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.9mTotal length
  • 5,776Total average daily traffic
  • 301Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,863Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Markesan)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Markesan, WI)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Markesan)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORP AA-5A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 26880, N26880, N-26880, Serial Number: AA5A0782, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2002
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John I Delong, W2721 Menominee Ct, Markesan, WI 53946, Other Owners: Carolyn A Delong
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-201 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 31906, N31906, N-31906, Serial Number: 28R-7837254, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 05/12/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/1985
    Registrant (Individual): Bobby J Bosveld, W1044 County Road Aw, Markesan, WI 53946
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 54751, N54751, N-54751, Serial Number: 5764, Year manufactured: 1943, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 10/30/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Donald D Schonasky, 306 W John St, Markesan, WI 53946
  • Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A66D (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 916CM, N916CM, N-916CM, Serial Number: 1080, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2015
    Registrant (LLC): Cmr Aviation LLC, 608 Airport Dr, Markesan, WI 53946

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 42 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Markesan, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (68.0%), and Outside Fires (16.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Markesan, WI
    • 14068.0%Structure Fires
    • 3416.5%Outside Fires
    • 209.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 125.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Markesan, WI
Most common first names in Markesan, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3680.8 years
John3378.6 years
Fred2484.8 years
Elmer2381.2 years
Arthur2179.4 years
Clarence2077.2 years
Edward1978.2 years
Margaret1882.6 years
Helen1882.0 years
Robert1875.4 years
Most common last names in Markesan, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schwandt1684.7 years
Abendroth1388.1 years
Laper1178.8 years
Prochnow1081.3 years
Mielke1084.3 years
Krueger1084.1 years
Dillie980.3 years
Skotarzak983.7 years
Berg980.6 years
Page977.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Markesan, WI
  • 89.2%Utility gas
  • 5.1%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Wood
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Markesan, WI
  • 59.7%Utility gas
  • 36.0%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%No fuel used


Markesan compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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