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Metomen, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 741.
Population change since 2000: +4.5%
 
Males: 395  (53.3%)
Females: 346  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53919.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,634 (it was $44,722 in 2000)
Metomen:

$68,634
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,926 (it was $17,776 in 2000)

Metomen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $270,595 (it was $123,900 in 2000)
Metomen:

$270,595
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $253,446; detached houses: $264,898; townhouses or other attached units: $220,861; in 2-unit structures: $156,740; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $141,668; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $118,941; mobile homes: $48,221
March 2022 cost of living index in Metomen: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Metomen, WI (2010)
    • 72297.4%White alone
    • 60.8%Two or more races
    • 60.8%Hispanic
    • 40.5%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: German (57.3%), Dutch (20.5%), Polish (10.6%), English (9.2%), Irish (5.9%), Czech (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 34.6 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Wisconsin:

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

1.4% ($1,750)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (22.9 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (55.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (145.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairwater, WI (1.6 miles ),
Brandon, WI (1.7 miles ),
Alto, WI (2.2 miles ),
Ripon, WI (2.4 miles ),
Springvale, WI (2.5 miles ),
Mackford, WI (2.8 miles ),
Rosendale, WI (2.9 miles ),
Green Lake, WI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.76 N, Longitude: 88.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Metomen, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $270,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $301,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $375,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $295,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $204,200
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $204,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $181,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $181,700
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $144,800
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Metomen, WI residents
Average permit cost in Metomen, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+6.9%).
Most common industries in Metomen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.7%)
  • Food (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (24.8%)
  • Machinery (8.9%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Food (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.2%)
  • Health care (12.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.6%)
  • Food (10.8%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Metomen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)

Average climate in Metomen, 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 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 22.8 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 22.7 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 17.3 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 22.8 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 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Metomen-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Metomen town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/21/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.7 miles away from the town center injured 35 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Metomen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 7% 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 370.4 miles away from Metomen 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 159.2 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 345.1 miles away from Metomen center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 370.5 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 125.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 201.7 miles away from Metomen 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 Fond du Lac County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Metomen:

  • RIPON MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 6 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • FMC - RIPON SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • FOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • SHELTERED VILLAGE OF RIPON FDD (Hospital, about 7 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • MARKESAN RESIDENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MARKESAN, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR OF RANDOLPH (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RANDOLPH, WI)

Amtrak station near Metomen:

  • 19 miles: FONT DU LAC (FOND DU LAC, 24 W. PIONEER RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Metomen:

  • Marian University (about 21 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 21 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 23 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 41 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 41 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Lakeland College (about 48 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Metomen: Reeds Corners (A), Brandon Volunteer Fire Department (B), Fairwater Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Metomen: Bethel Reformed Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Brandon Cemetery (1), Fairwater Cemetery (2), Wood Cemetery (3), Reeds Corners Cemetery (4), Round Prairie Cemetery (5), Swatz Family Plot (6), Union Prairie Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fond du Lac 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:

84.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

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

2.7%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Metomen:

Marital status in Metomen, WI
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 68.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

For population 25 years and over in Metomen:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Metomen, WI (based on Fond du Lac County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic29,71415
Evangelical Protestant15,45744
Mainline Protestant12,33932
Other5006
Orthodox2201
None43,403-
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
Fond du Lac County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Fond du Lac County:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fond du Lac County:

7.5%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.9%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Metomen:

  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WFDL (1170 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WAUPUN, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, 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.)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Metomen:

  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFIZ-FM (107.1 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • K221DH (92.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RIPON BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
  • WRPN-FM (90.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF RIPON COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Metomen:

  • 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.)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 105Total average daily traffic
  • 115Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Metomen, WI
  • 53.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.9%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 0.9%Electricity
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Metomen, WI
  • 56.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.3%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Metomen 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 significantly 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 below state average.
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