Packwaukee, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,416.
Population change since 2000: -45.0%
Males: 726  (51.3%)
Females: 690  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

49.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53949.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,118 (it was $31,823 in 2000)
Packwaukee:

$52,118
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,527 (it was $14,481 in 2000)

Packwaukee town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $205,141 (it was $87,100 in 2000)
Packwaukee:

$205,141
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $259,069; detached houses: $273,846; townhouses or other attached units: $280,851; in 2-unit structures: $207,769; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $188,613; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $419,985; mobile homes: $106,094
March 2022 cost of living index in Packwaukee: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Packwaukee, WI (2010)
    • 1,36896.6%White alone
    • 352.5%Hispanic
    • 60.4%Two or more races
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.1%Black alone
    • 20.1%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Packwaukee, Wisconsin as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Packwaukee is 472 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (25.7%), Irish (9.5%), Polish (5.4%), English (5.2%), Norwegian (4.8%), Italian (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 780 feet

Land area: 38.1 square miles.

Population density: 37 people per square mile   (very low).

Packwaukee, Wisconsin map

66 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.5% Latin America, 0.4% Africa, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

2.6%
Wisconsin:

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

1.7% ($1,483)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (47.2 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 (160.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Endeavor, WI (2.1 miles ),
Montello, WI (2.3 miles ),
Harris, WI (2.6 miles ),
Moundville, WI (2.6 miles ),
Oxford, WI (2.6 miles ),
Buffalo, WI (2.8 miles ),
Westfield, WI (2.9 miles ),
Douglas, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.77 N, Longitude: 89.43 W

Area code: 608

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

4.0%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Packwaukee, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.4%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (19.6%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Packwaukee, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in Packwaukee, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Packwaukee-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.3 miles away from the Packwaukee 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 22.8 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:

Packwaukee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 17% 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 376.6 miles away from Packwaukee 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 162.2 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 351.7 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 376.7 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 133.4 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 228.6 miles away from Packwaukee 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 Marquette 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).
Packwaukee topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Packwaukee:

  • MONTELLO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MONTELLO, WI)
  • NORTHLAND HOME HLTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WESTFIELD, WI)
  • DIVINE SAVIOR HEALTHCARE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; PORTAGE, WI)
  • DIVINE SAVIOR HLTHCARE Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; PORTAGE, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)
  • SUNNYVIEW VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PRINCETON, WI)

Amtrak stations near Packwaukee:

  • 16 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.
  • 20 miles: WISCONSIN DELLS (LACROSSE ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Packwaukee:

  • Herzing University-Madison (about 44 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 46 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 47 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 48 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Edgewood College (about 50 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)

Library in Packwaukee:

  • PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $36,622; Location: N3511 STATE ST.; 7,483 books; 11,260 e-books; 3,997 audio materials; 1,950 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 11 other licensed databases; 11 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Marquette 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:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

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

2.8%
Whole state:

3.7%
1,277 people in federal prisons and detention centers in 2000
13 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Packwaukee:

Marital status in Packwaukee, WI
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 57.6%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

For population 25 years and over in Packwaukee:

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Packwaukee, WI (based on Marquette County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,45018
Catholic2,5674
Mainline Protestant1,36711
Other2-
None8,018-
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: 5
This county:

3.34 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

6.02 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Marquette County:

11.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Marquette County:

30.3%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.0%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Packwaukee:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBU (900 AM; 1 kW; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Packwaukee:

  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBKY (95.9 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNNO-FM (106.9 FM; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Packwaukee:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • 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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.9mTotal length
  • $508,000Total costs
  • 24,330Total average daily traffic
  • 3,671Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Packwaukee)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PACKWAUKEE, Packwaukee Site: N3463 6th Road (Lat: 43.765750 Lon: -89.494167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125 m, Call Sign: WQID774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2008, Expiration Date: 01/14/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/04/2014, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: Lake Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA9DIB, Licensee ID: L01160968, Grant Date: 06/07/2016, Expiration Date: 07/30/2026, Registrant: Robert W Murre, Packwaukee, WI 53953


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: LAKE LA-4 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 91 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7635L, N7635L, N-7635L, Serial Number: 408, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 05/10/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Richard M Iii Miller, W5882 Lake St Box 631 / Po Box 631, Packwaukee, WI 53953

Most common first names in Packwaukee, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Donald563.4 years
John574.2 years
Richard561.8 years
George473.8 years
Charles466.5 years
Robert466.5 years
William473.5 years
Henry368.6 years
Kenneth360.4 years
Harry283.4 years
Most common last names in Packwaukee, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Whaley571.1 years
Johnson464.5 years
Krivanek375.3 years
Patterson345.0 years
Walters384.0 years
Courval270.4 years
Austin277.5 years
Hassel277.4 years
Barton284.5 years
Herrick267.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Packwaukee, WI
  • 53.5%Utility gas
  • 32.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.3%Wood
  • 4.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Packwaukee, WI
  • 47.1%Utility gas
  • 41.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 2.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Wood


Packwaukee compared to Wisconsin state average:

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

Packwaukee on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in federal prisons and detention centers (population 1,000+)"
  • #97 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2014"
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