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Plain, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 739 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.7%
 
Males: 387  (52.4%)
Females: 352  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

41.8 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53577.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,473 (it was $44,028 in 2000)
Plain:

$78,473
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $53,947 (it was $24,658 in 2000)

Plain village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,880 (it was $98,800 in 2000)
Plain:

$223,880
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $289,289; detached houses: $310,852; townhouses or other attached units: $241,946; in 2-unit structures: $244,471; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $144,121; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $260,772; mobile homes: $71,017

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,017.

March 2022 cost of living index in Plain: 87.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.1%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Plain, WI (2022)
    • 66491.8%White alone
    • 273.7%Two or more races
    • 131.8%Asian alone
    • 81.1%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (52.5%), American (16.1%), Irish (9.6%), Norwegian (5.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), Czech (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1912

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 1,011 people per square mile   (low).

Plain, Wisconsin map

19 residents are foreign born (2.1% Asia, 0.4% Latin America, 0.3% Europe).

This village:

2.6%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,922 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,981 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (35.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (156.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Spring Green, WI (2.7 miles ),
Honey Creek, WI (2.7 miles ),
Lone Rock, WI (3.2 miles ),
Arena, WI (3.2 miles ),
Ithaca, WI (3.3 miles ),
Loganville, WI (3.4 miles ),
Buena Vista, WI (3.4 miles ),
Wyoming, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.28 N, Longitude: 90.04 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in Plain, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Plain, WI in 2022
Plain satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $452,900
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $819,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $375,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $162,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $247,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $203,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $207,500
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $204,900
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $141,700
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $160,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Plain, WI residents
Average permit cost in Plain, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +100 (+14.5%).
Most common industries in Plain, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (20.4%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.8%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (37.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Plain, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (8.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Top executives (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.9%)

Average climate in Plain, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Plain, Wisconsin average temperatures Plain, Wisconsin average precipitation Plain, Wisconsin humidity Plain, Wisconsin wind speed Plain, Wisconsin snowfall Plain, Wisconsin sunshine Plain, 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 10.0 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 10.0 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 15.4 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 15.3 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 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Plain-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.5 miles away from the Plain village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Plain-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% 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 352.3 miles away from Plain 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 138.7 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 328.2 miles away from Plain center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 352.3 miles away from Plain 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 119.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 112.1 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 Sauk County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Plain topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Plain:

  • GREENWAY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SPRING GREEN, WI)
  • PINE VALLEY HLTH CARE REHAB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RICHLAND CENTER, WI)
  • MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SAUK CITY, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plain:

  • Edgewood College (about 35 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 36 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 36 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 38 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 40 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 44 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 71 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)

Public elementary/middle school in Plain:

  • RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY PLAIN (Location: 1370 CHERRY ST, Grades: PK-5)

Private elementary/middle school in Plain:

  • ST LUKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 87, Location: 1290 NACHREINER AVE, Grades: PK-8)

Library in Plain:

  • KRAEMER LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER (Operating income: $112,113; Location: 910 MAIN ST.; 13,626 books; 8,370 e-books; 4,204 audio materials; 1,677 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 10 other licensed databases; 43 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Plain: Plain Wastewater Treatment Facility (A), Westbrook Hills Golf Course (B), Kraemer Library and Community Center (C), Plain Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Plain: Saint Lukes Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Plain: Plain Municipal Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Bettinger House Bed & Breakfast (855 Wachter Avenue).

Sauk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

  • RIVER VALLEY VETERINARY CLNC (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Plain (2011 data):

  • The Peoples Community Bank: Plain Branch at 1065 Main Street, branch established on 1996/05/13. Info updated 2008/09/03: Bank assets: $242.3 mil, Deposits: $182.8 mil, headquarters in Mazomanie, WI, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Community Bancshares, Inc., The

For population 15 years and over in Plain:

Marital status in Plain, WI
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Plain:

  • High school or higher: 95.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 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 - Plain
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Plain, WI (based on Sauk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,6188
Mainline Protestant10,74330
Evangelical Protestant7,49840
Other4363
None30,681-
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: 16
Sauk County:

2.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Sauk County:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
Sauk County:

13.01 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.1%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Sauk County:

28.6%
Wisconsin:

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

18.3%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.1%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.0%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Plain:

22.7%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Plain:

9.2%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Plain:

6.9
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.1%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

54.0%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Plain:

85.2%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Plain, 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
Streets and Highways 2$10,373$62,2381$1,238
Local Libraries 1$3,947$47,3644$3,225
Financial Administration 1$5,536$66,4320$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$78
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$907
Totals for Government 4$19,856$59,5688$5,447

Plain government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $19,000 ($25.71)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($2.71)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $189,000 ($255.75)
    Water Utilities: $171,000 ($231.39)
    Libraries: $141,000 ($190.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $125,000 ($169.15)
    Regular Highways: $85,000 ($115.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($93.37)
    Police Protection: $65,000 ($87.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $56,000 ($75.78)
    General - Other: $52,000 ($70.37)
    Central Staff Services: $48,000 ($64.95)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($17.59)
    General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($12.18)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($6.77)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($2.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $95,000 ($128.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $288,000 ($389.72)

Plain government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $117,000 ($158.32)
    Other: $81,000 ($109.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $62,000 ($83.90)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000 ($25.71)
    General Revenue - Other: $18,000 ($24.36)
    Donations From Private Sources: $11,000 ($14.88)
    Rents: $7,000 ($9.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($5.41)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.35)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $201,000 ($271.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $76,000 ($102.84)
    General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($59.54)
    Education: $25,000 ($33.83)
    Other: $14,000 ($18.94)
  • Tax - Property: $677,000 ($916.10)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($5.41)
    Other License: $3,000 ($4.06)

Plain government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,156,000 ($4270.64)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,849,000 ($3855.21)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $433,000 ($585.93)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $127,000 ($171.85)

Plain government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,420,000 ($3274.70)

Businesses in Plain, WI

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Plain:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plain:

  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WBDL (102.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WRCO-FM (100.9 FM; RICHLAND CENTER, WI; Owner: FRUIT BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Plain:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, 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.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.6mTotal length
  • $619,000Total costs
  • 11,549Total average daily traffic
  • 537Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,471Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Plain, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Plain, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Plain)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • HILLPOINT, S8578 Cth N (Lat: 43.333972 Lon: -90.104722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WPSY264,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.262 MHz, Grant Date: 06/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/07/2031, Certifier: Randy Stammen, Registrant: Sauk County, 510 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 54913, Phone: (608) 355-4418, Fax: (608) 355-3299, Email:

  • PLAIN, WI, Lat: 43.281611 Lon: -90.187806, Call Sign: WQEW248,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.387 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2016, Expiration Date: 05/01/2026, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2023, Certifier: Rick Riccardi, Registrant: Aclara Technologies LLC, 30400 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139, Phone: (440) 528-7260, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Plain, Knob Road, 3/4 Mile North Of Cth 'B' (Lat: 43.289694 Lon: -90.068194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WRJQ353,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2020, Expiration Date: 10/07/2030, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:

  • Hill Point, Along County Road G (Lat: 43.340500 Lon: -90.108222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRMI348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2021, Expiration Date: 04/13/2031, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:

  • ML93870A, S8578 Cth N (Lat: 43.333972 Lon: -90.104722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WRZN454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 11/21/2023, Expiration Date: 11/21/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 28868, N28868, N-28868, Serial Number: 1610, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 05/25/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/02/2019
    Registrant (Individual): David H Schoen, S9312 Wunnicke Rd, Plain, WI 53577
  • Aircraft: PIPER J5C (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 68931, N68931, N-68931, Serial Number: 5-1436, Year manufactured: 1943, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dennis B Denman, E2942 Kessenich Rd, Plain, WI 53577, Other Owners: Diana L Denman

Most common first names in Plain, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1483.9 years
Joseph1182.2 years
Mary979.8 years
Edward981.5 years
Albert882.1 years
Clara887.5 years
Margaret784.0 years
Anthony669.8 years
Leo684.0 years
George682.5 years
Most common last names in Plain, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kraemer1785.6 years
Nachreiner1481.6 years
Ruhland1379.6 years
Heiser1175.3 years
Liegel1179.1 years
Dederich979.6 years
Walsh880.9 years
Alt782.6 years
Dischler781.9 years
Soeldner788.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Plain, WI
  • 84.8%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Plain, WI
  • 69.2%Utility gas
  • 30.8%Electricity


Plain 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Plain on our top lists:

  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Romania (population 500+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Cody Bindle (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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