Poysippi, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 931.
Population change since 2000: -4.2%
 
Males: 472  (50.7%)
Females: 459  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

42.8 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54965.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,441 (it was $40,489 in 2000)
Poysippi:

$65,441
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,989 (it was $18,625 in 2000)

Poysippi town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,003 (it was $82,100 in 2000)
Poysippi:

$180,003
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $214,925; detached houses: $223,954; townhouses or other attached units: $208,826; in 2-unit structures: $240,363; mobile homes: $67,729
March 2022 cost of living index in Poysippi: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Poysippi, WI (2010)
    • 89996.6%White alone
    • 242.6%Hispanic
    • 30.3%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: German (53.2%), Polish (13.8%), Irish (9.5%), English (6.8%), United States (6.5%), Danish (6.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 32.3 square miles.

Population density: 29 people per square mile   (very low).

Poysippi, Wisconsin map

14 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Wisconsin:

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

1.5% ($1,250)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (21.0 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (76.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (170.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Poy Sippi, WI (1.5 miles ),
Tustin, WI (1.9 miles),
Leon, WI (2.4 miles ),
Poygan, WI (2.6 miles ),
Saxeville, WI (2.7 miles ),
Wolf River, WI (2.9 miles ),
Redgranite, WI (3.1 miles ),
Rushford, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.13 N, Longitude: 88.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

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

3.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Poysippi, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Food (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.1%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Apparel (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Poysippi, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in Poysippi, 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 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 88.5. This is worse than average.

City:

88.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Poysippi-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Poysippi town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 tornado 11.3 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Poysippi-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 1% smaller 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 396.4 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 184.5 miles away from Poysippi 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 371.2 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 220.6 miles away from Poysippi center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 396.5 miles away from Poysippi 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 151.0 miles away from Poysippi 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 Waushara County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Poysippi topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Poysippi:

  • BERLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • CHN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • JULIETTE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • OMRO CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; OMRO, WI)
  • BETHANY HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WAUPACA, WI)
  • WEYAUWEGA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Poysippi:

  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 22 miles; Oshkosh, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 27 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 29 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 36 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Marian University (about 36 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 42 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 46 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Poysippi: Waushara County Emergency Medical Services Poy Sippi Division (A), Poy Sippi Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Poysippi include: Emmaus Church (A), Immanuel Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Poy Sippi Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Poy Sippi Millpond 131 (A), Poygan Marsh (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Pumpkinseed Creek (A), Pine River (B), Willow Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Waushara 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:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
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: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

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

3.3%
Whole state:

3.7%

Banks with branches in Poysippi (2011 data):

  • Baylake Bank: Poysippi Branch at 602 Main, branch established on 1915/05/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,087.7 mil, Deposits: $868.0 mil, headquarters in Sturgeon Bay, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Baylake Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Poysippi:

Marital status in Poysippi, WI
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Poysippi:

  • High school or higher: 80.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Poysippi, WI (based on Waushara County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,6874
Mainline Protestant3,30516
Evangelical Protestant2,45020
Other31
None12,051-
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: 9
Waushara County:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

4.86 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Waushara County:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.4%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

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

17.9%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Poysippi:

  • 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)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WISS (1090 AM; daytime; 0 kW; BERLIN, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WFCL (1380 AM; 4 kW; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Poysippi:

  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNCY-FM (100.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWWX (96.9 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDUX-FM (92.7 FM; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W203AV (88.5 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Poysippi:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W17CF (Channel 17; RIPON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.5mTotal length
  • $798,000Total costs
  • 12,524Total average daily traffic
  • 786Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,535Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Poysippi)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi W Of Hwy 49 At Int With County Hwy H (Lat: 44.141639 Lon: -88.996778), Call Sign: KDM444,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.2400 MHz, 48.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2012, Expiration Date: 07/27/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2022, Registrant: Alliant Energy, 1035 43rd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401, Phone: (641) 422-1775, Fax: (608) 458-0114, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • POYSIPPI, N4579 State Road 49 (Lat: 44.141583 Lon: -88.997528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WQRM428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5960.02 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2023, Expiration Date: 06/18/2033, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Poysippi, WI
  • 35.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.5%Utility gas
  • 18.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.7%Wood
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Poysippi, WI
  • 29.9%Electricity
  • 28.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.9%Utility gas
  • 17.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Poysippi 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 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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