1. All Cities
  2. Wisconsin, WI smaller cities, WI small cities
  3. Columbia County
  4. Newport, WI housing info
  5. Newport, Wisconsin

Newport, Wisconsin

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2010: 586.
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 299  (51.0%)
Females: 287  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53965.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,997 (it was $45,833 in 2000)
Newport:

$78,997
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,095 (it was $19,390 in 2000)

Newport town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $272,854 (it was $121,700 in 2000)
Newport:

$272,854
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $327,309; detached houses: $337,146; townhouses or other attached units: $267,084; in 2-unit structures: $277,464; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,432; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $305,110; mobile homes: $52,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Newport: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Compare current foreclosures near Newport, WI:

Check out more offers near Newport, WI.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
  • Races in Newport, WI (2010)
    • 55294.2%White alone
    • 213.6%Hispanic
    • 61.0%Two or more races
    • 50.9%Asian alone
    • 10.2%Black alone
    • 10.2%American Indian alone

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

Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Ancestries: German (49.9%), Irish (24.2%), Norwegian (21.7%), Polish (11.2%), English (8.2%), Czech (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 21.5 square miles.

Population density: 27 people per square mile   (very low).

19 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.4% Asia, 0.4% Oceania).

This town:

2.8%
Wisconsin:

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

1.2% ($1,487)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (40.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (160.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wisconsin Dells, WI (1.8 miles ),
Lake Delton, WI (1.9 miles ),
Delton, WI (2.0 miles ),
Fairfield, WI (2.2 miles ),
Dell Prairie, WI (2.5 miles ),
New Haven, WI (2.6 miles ),
Lewiston, WI (2.8 miles ),
Dellona, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.60 N, Longitude: 89.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Newport, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +134 (+24.5%).
Most common industries in Newport, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Newport, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)

Average climate in Newport, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Newport, Wisconsin average temperatures Newport, Wisconsin average precipitation Newport, Wisconsin humidity Newport, Wisconsin wind speed Newport, Wisconsin snowfall Newport, Wisconsin sunshine Newport, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.1. This is about average.

City:

63.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 4.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.66. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.66
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Newport-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.6 miles away from the Newport town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newport-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 27% 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 369.0 miles away from Newport 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 154.1 miles away from Newport 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 344.3 miles away from Newport center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 369.0 miles away from Newport 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 129.0 miles away from Newport center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 237.0 miles away from Newport 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 Columbia County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Newport:

  • CONTINENTAL MANOR OF WIS DELLS (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-WISCONSIN DELLS (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI)
  • ST CLARE DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • ST CLARE HSPTL HLTH SVCS Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • ST CLARE MEADOWS CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • HOME HEALTH UNITED HSPC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; BARABOO, WI)
  • RECOVER HEALTH OF WISCONSIN INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BARABOO, WI)

Amtrak stations near Newport:

  • 4 miles: WISCONSIN DELLS (LACROSSE ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.
  • 14 miles: PORTAGE (400 W. ONEIDA ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newport:

  • Herzing University-Madison (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 40 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 41 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Edgewood College (about 41 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 55 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 65 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

Notable locations in Newport: Camp Wawbeek (A), Big Sky Twin Drive-In (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Newport: Newport Evangelical Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Newport Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (1), Spring Grove Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Columbia 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:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

5.7%
Whole state:

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

2.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Newport:

Marital status in Newport, WI
  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Newport:

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 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 Newport, WI (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4739
Evangelical Protestant9,99044
Mainline Protestant9,91134
Other93
None25,450-
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: 10
Columbia County:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
This county:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 68
This county:

12.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

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

14.0%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Newport:

  • WIBU (900 AM; 1 kW; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WPDR (1350 AM; 1 kW; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newport:

  • WNNO-FM (106.9 FM; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBKY (95.9 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WBDL (102.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRJC-FM (92.1 FM; MAUSTON, WI; Owner: WRJC, INCORPORATED)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Newport:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, 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.)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.1mTotal length
  • $235,000Total costs
  • 32,199Total average daily traffic
  • 467Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • WISCONSIN DL, 104 Bowman Road (Lat: 43.616250 Lon: -89.765528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WNTR362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.043 MHz, 952.043 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2008, Expiration Date: 03/31/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/16/2017, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 1010 Shop Road, St Paul, MN 55106, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newport, WI
  • 65.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.0%Utility gas
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.5%Electricity
  • 5.5%Wood
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newport, WI
  • 37.1%Electricity
  • 32.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.4%Utility gas
  • 6.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.8%Other fuel


Newport compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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 significantly below state average.
Cost of Living Calculator
  1. All Cities
  2. Wisconsin, WI smaller cities, WI small cities
  3. Columbia County
  4. Newport, WI housing info
  5. Newport, Wisconsin