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Red River, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,393.
Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 
Males: 723  (51.9%)
Females: 670  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54217.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,001 (it was $47,833 in 2000)
Red River:

$83,001
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,577 (it was $19,673 in 2000)

Red River town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $261,846 (it was $117,900 in 2000)
Red River:

$261,846
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Red River: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Red River, WI (2010)
    • 1,36698.1%White alone
    • 151.1%Hispanic
    • 60.4%Two or more races
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.1%Black alone
    • 10.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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

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Ancestries: German (22.2%), Irish (7.4%), Polish (5.9%), French (5.6%), Czech (4.9%), English (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 850 feet

Land area: 34.7 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile   (very low).

Red River, Wisconsin map

7 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Wisconsin:

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

1.6% ($1,862)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (16.7 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (110.1 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (193.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dyckesville, WI (1.4 miles ),
Luxemburg, WI (2.6 miles ),
Casco, WI (2.8 miles ),
Scott, WI (2.9 miles ),
Brussels, WI (3.1 miles ),
Humboldt, WI (3.2 miles ),
Montpelier, WI (3.5 miles ),
Forestville, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.64 N, Longitude: 87.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Red River, WI in 2022
Red River satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $496,300
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $470,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $293,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $33,500
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $257,400
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $244,300
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $244,300
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $247,100
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $241,200
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $173,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $205,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $265,000
  • 2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $237,800
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $205,300
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $234,800
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $204,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $146,400
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $159,100
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $178,700
  • 1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $150,700
  • 1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $122,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Red River, WI residents
Average permit cost in Red River, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +71 (+5.1%).
Most common industries in Red River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.9%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Paper (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Food (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.6%)
  • Paper (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Food (6.0%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Red River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.0%)

Average climate in Red River, 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 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 37.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

37.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.556. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.556
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 6.90. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.90
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Red River-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/5/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the Red River town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/19/1968, a category F4 tornado 30.4 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Red River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 202.1 miles away from Red River center
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 427.8 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 227.6 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 402.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 392.0 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 188.5 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 Kewaunee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Red River topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Red River:

  • GUARDIAN ANGEL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GREEN BAY, WI)
  • HIGHLAND HLTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GREEN BAY, WI)
  • PARKVIEW MNR HLTH REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GREEN BAY, WI)
  • BROWN CO HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GREEN BAY, WI)
  • ALGOMA LONG TERM CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ALGOMA, WI)
  • ALGOMA LTC UNIT (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ALGOMA, WI)
  • AURORA VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF WI (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; GREEN BAY, WI)

Amtrak station near Red River:

  • 17 miles: GREEN BAY (800 CEDAR ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area.

Operable nuclear power plant near Red River:

  • 20 miles: Kewaunee in Carlton, WI.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Red River:

  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 13 miles; Green Bay, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,415)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 21 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 22 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Lawrence University (about 43 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 44 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lakeland College (about 56 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 59 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Red River: Norkin Farms (A), Degrave Farms (B), Red River Valley Farms (C), Wellers Dock (D), Frog Station (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Red River include: Lincoln Chapel (A), Saint Louis Catholic Church (B), Saint Odile Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Louis Catholic Cemetery (1), Saint Odiles Catholic Cemetery (2), Saint Marys Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Little Mud Lake (A), Duvall Swamp (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

River: Red River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Red River: Red River County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Kewaunee 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:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.1%
Whole state:

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

1.8%
Whole state:

3.7%
5 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Red River:

Marital status in Red River, WI
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Red River:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Red River, WI (based on Kewaunee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic10,6067
Evangelical Protestant3,25710
Mainline Protestant6635
Other81
None6,040-
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:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Kewaunee County:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

11.73 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Kewaunee County:

29.9%
State:

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

14.5%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Red River:

  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCUB (980 AM; 5 kW; TWO RIVERS, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
  • WDUZ (1400 AM; 1 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDOR (910 AM; 1 kW; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO. INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Red River:

  • WLYD (99.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WBDK (96.7 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEMY (91.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
  • WJLW (106.7 FM; ALLOUEZ, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRLU (104.1 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAUN-FM (92.7 FM; KEWAUNEE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKU (102.1 FM; FORESTVILLE, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • W270AJ (101.9 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WORQ (90.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: LAKESHORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQLH (98.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPFF (90.5 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: FAMILY ED BC CORP OF DOOR COUNTY WI)
  • WDOR-FM (93.9 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSRG (97.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Red River:

  • WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
  • WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
  • W49CB (Channel 49; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W30BU (Channel 30; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W22BW (Channel 22; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.3mTotal length
  • $136,000Total costs
  • 37,064Total average daily traffic
  • 2,181Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Red River, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Red River, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Red River, WI
  • 37.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.8%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Wood
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Red River, WI
  • 34.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Utility gas
  • 24.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 2.6%Electricity


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