Stone Lake, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 508.
Population change since 2000: -6.6%
 
Males: 270  (53.1%)
Females: 238  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

48.5 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54876.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,142 (it was $33,021 in 2000)
Stone Lake:

$56,142
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,231 (it was $15,219 in 2000)

Stone Lake town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $252,232 (it was $99,200 in 2000)
Stone Lake:

$252,232
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $263,471; detached houses: $274,298; townhouses or other attached units: $311,266; in 2-unit structures: $123,768; mobile homes: $86,388; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $30,137
March 2022 cost of living index in Stone Lake: 92.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Stone Lake, WI (2010)
    • 49096.5%White alone
    • 122.4%Two or more races
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 20.4%Hispanic
    • 10.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Stone Lake, Wisconsin as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Stone Lake is 56 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (36.8%), Norwegian (16.2%), Irish (14.5%), English (14.3%), Swedish (12.5%), United States (7.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1330 feet

Land area: 33.7 square miles.

Population density: 15 people per square mile   (very low).

Stone Lake, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Wisconsin:

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

1.4% ($1,411)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (68.6 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (97.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (339.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sand Lake, WI (2.4 miles ),
Crystal, WI (2.5 miles ),
Springbrook, WI (2.9 miles ),
Bass Lake, WI (2.9 miles ),
Madge, WI (3.0 miles ),
Reserve, WI (3.2 miles ),
Edgewater, WI (3.4 miles ),
Stinnett, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 91.59 W

Area code: 715

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

3.9%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +97 (+21.7%).
Most common industries in Stone Lake, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Wood products (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.2%)
  • Wood products (10.3%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Stone Lake, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Stone Lake, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Stone Lake-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Stone Lake town center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused $10 million in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 56.2 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stone Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 68% 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 215.4 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 227.5 miles away from Stone Lake center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 124.3 miles away from Stone Lake center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 127.8 miles away from Stone Lake center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 123.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washburn County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Stone Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Stone Lake:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-VALLEY OF HAYWARD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HAYWARD, WI)

Airports located in Stone Lake:

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

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 18 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 65 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 70 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Lake Superior College (about 70 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 71 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 71 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 74 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Private elementary/middle school in Stone Lake:

  • ST FRANCIS SOLANUS SCHOOL (Students: 30, Location: 13885 W MISSION RD, Grades: PK-8)

Points of interest:

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Church in Stone Lake: Evangelical Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Stone Lake (A), Little Stone Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Hollow Tree Art Gallery (Museums; Rural Route 2 Box 62B).

Washburn 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 Stone Lake that have no violations reported:

  • VEES MUSKY BLVD (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINE RIDGE LODGE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SAND LAKE PINES (Address: 16026 W Hwy 27-70 , Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

13.2%
Whole state:

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

1.2%
Whole state:

3.7%

Banks with branches in Stone Lake (2011 data):

  • Bank of the West: Stone Lake Branch at 5836 North 1st Street, branch established on 1971/08/09. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas

For population 15 years and over in Stone Lake:

Marital status in Stone Lake, WI
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 64.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Stone Lake:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stone Lake, WI (based on Washburn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,09820
Mainline Protestant2,70612
Catholic2,3175
Other21
None7,788-
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
This county:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

17.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Washburn County:

27.1%
Wisconsin:

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

9.3%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Stone Lake:

  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, 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)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCSW (940 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stone Lake:

  • WOJB (88.9 FM; RESERVE, WI; Owner: LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWA PUBLIC)
  • WHSM-FM (101.1 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WRLS-FM (92.3 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: VACATIONLAND BROADCASTER, INC.)
  • WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKFX (97.7 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WJMC-FM (96.1 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WAQE-FM (97.7 FM; BARRON, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Stone Lake:

  • K31GH (Channel 31; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • W57AS (Channel 57; SPOONER, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.5mTotal length
  • 2,629Total average daily traffic
  • 3,131Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Stone Lake)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STONE LAKE, .08 Mi N Int Main Street And Xing (Lat: 45.846583 Lon: -91.544278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 102.2 m, Call Sign: WQNN795,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2021, Expiration Date: 04/04/2031, Certifier: Michael K O'Connell, Registrant: Cn, 17641 S Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Email:

  • A1N0473A, N6595 Stone Lake Road (Wi20468-A) (Lat: 45.873167 Lon: -91.544833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 123.7 m, Call Sign: WRDD495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 04/02/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Stone Lake)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: SILVAIRE 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: 28567, N28567, N-28567, Serial Number: 1396, Year manufactured: 1940, Airworthiness Date: 10/03/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert C Gillette, Po Box 97, Stone Lake, WI 54876, Other Owners: Judith K Gillette
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-5-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 56501, N56501, N-56501, Serial Number: 8022C, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 03/04/2002
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert C Gillette, Po Box 97, Stone Lake, WI 54876, Other Owners: Judith K Gillette
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 861C, N861C, N-861C, Serial Number: 108-3861, Airworthiness Date: 10/04/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Classic Flyers Hyr, N6323 Stone Lake Rd, Stone Lake, WI 54876, Other Owners: Raymond R Schultz, Lloyd E Driessen

Most common first names in Stone Lake, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1771.9 years
John1673.9 years
Joseph1572.3 years
Helen1479.2 years
Robert1471.9 years
Frank1274.8 years
George1176.9 years
James1170.3 years
Raymond973.7 years
Arthur978.0 years
Most common last names in Stone Lake, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Quaderer1664.0 years
Baldridge779.3 years
Butler673.6 years
Levake682.8 years
Wolf675.7 years
Dennis674.7 years
Nelson583.2 years
Clark579.2 years
Mueller574.6 years
Taylor570.2 years


Stone 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 above 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.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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