Post Lake, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 374.
Males: 195  (52.3%)
Females: 179  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

61.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,979
Post Lake:

$53,979
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,037

Post Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,762
Post Lake:

$150,762
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $243,265; detached houses: $267,991; mobile homes: $97,617
March 2022 cost of living index in Post Lake: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%

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Ancestries: German (20.9%), American (13.7%), Italian (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (5.0%), European (4.3%), Polish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1530 feet

14 residents are foreign born (2.9% Asia, 2.5% Europe).

This place:

5.0%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,458 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,200 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (82.6 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (164.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (258.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elcho, WI (2.1 miles ),
Mole Lake, WI (2.3 miles ),
Schoepke, WI (2.4 miles ),
Ainsworth, WI (2.5 miles ),
Summit Lake, WI (2.7 miles),
Nashville, WI (2.9 miles ),
Upham, WI (2.9 miles ),
Monico, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 45.44 N, Longitude: 89.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Post Lake, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Post Lake, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.7. This is better than average.

City:

55.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.642. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.642
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.594. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.594
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.26. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.26
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Post Lake-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/25/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.9 miles away from the Post Lake place center killed 2 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Post Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 337.4 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) earthquake occurred 275.5 miles away from Post Lake center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 286.9 miles away from Post Lake 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 241.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 477.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 349.6 miles away from Post Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Langlade County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Post Lake:

  • CRANDON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CRANDON, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Post Lake:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 42 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 68 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 80 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 81 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 85 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 85 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 86 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)

Points of interest:

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Lakes and reservoirs: Upper Post Lake (A), Wamin Lake (B), Lower Post Lake (C), Upper Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Pollock Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Langlade County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Post Lake:

Marital status in Post Lake, WI
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.5%
  • Divorced: 3.0%

For population 25 years and over in Post Lake:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Post Lake, WI (based on Langlade County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,1647
Evangelical Protestant3,97619
Mainline Protestant1,69910
Other1742
Black Protestant591
None6,905-
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
Langlade County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Here:

10.36 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Langlade County:

13.31 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Langlade County:

28.9%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.8%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Post Lake:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOBT (1240 AM; 1 kW; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLKD (1570 AM; 5 kW; MINOCQUA, WI; Owner: RAVEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Post Lake:

  • WRLO-FM (105.3 FM; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WHDG (97.5 FM; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: RAVEN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WRHN (100.1 FM; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WACD (106.1 FM; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WXPR (91.7 FM; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY B/CASTING, INC.)
  • WLSL (93.7 FM; THREE LAKES, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF RHINELANDER, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Post Lake:

  • WTPX (Channel 46; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: PAXSON WAUSAU LICENSE, INC.)
  • WJFW-TV (Channel 12; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: NORTHLAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBIJ (Channel 4; CRANDON, WI; Owner: SELENKA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • W04CS (Channel 4; CRANDON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Post Lake fatal accident list:

Jul 17, 2015 08:23 PM, Cr-K, Pratt Rd, Lat: 45.440331, Lon: -89.092294, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 13, 2014 07:39 AM, Cr-K, Lat: 45.427508, Lon: -89.114158, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 19, 2011 08:14 AM, Clear Lake Rd, Lat: 45.424714, Lon: -89.086472, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Post Lake, WI
  • 61.3%Utility gas
  • 15.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 5.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Post Lake, WI
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Utility gas


Post Lake 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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