Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,150.
Population change since 2000: +3.1%
 
Males: 618  (53.7%)
Females: 532  (46.3%)
Median resident age:

53.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54613.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,667 (it was $30,048 in 2000)
Strongs Prairie:

$48,667
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,287 (it was $15,583 in 2000)

Strongs Prairie town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $164,110 (it was $69,400 in 2000)
Strongs Prairie:

$164,110
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $226,508; detached houses: $254,100; townhouses or other attached units: $301,444; in 2-unit structures: $162,432; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $303,631; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $204,663; mobile homes: $107,260; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $47,510
March 2022 cost of living index in Strongs Prairie: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Strongs Prairie, WI (2010)
    • 1,10395.9%White alone
    • 242.1%Hispanic
    • 100.9%Asian alone
    • 60.5%Two or more races
    • 50.4%Black alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (39.0%), Norwegian (18.3%), Irish (11.6%), English (9.9%), Polish (9.1%), United States (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 913 feet

Land area: 47.4 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin map

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
Wisconsin:

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

1.6% ($1,094)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (66.6 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (70.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (188.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arkdale, WI (1.5 miles),
Delwood, WI (2.2 miles ),
Friendship, WI (2.5 miles ),
Quincy, WI (2.6 miles ),
Adams, WI (2.6 miles ),
Preston, WI (2.6 miles ),
Necedah, WI (2.7 miles ),
Big Flats, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.02 N, Longitude: 89.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Strongs Prairie, WI in 2022
Strongs Prairie satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $270,700
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $168,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Strongs Prairie, WI residents
Average permit cost in Strongs Prairie, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +83 (+8.0%).
Most common industries in Strongs Prairie, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Strongs Prairie, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)

Average climate in Strongs Prairie, 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 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.6. This is about average.

City:

63.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.05. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.05
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.55. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.55
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Strongs Prairie-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Strongs Prairie town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.8 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 22 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Strongs Prairie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 19% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 184.3 miles away from the city 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 399.2 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 374.6 miles away from Strongs Prairie center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 399.2 miles away from Strongs Prairie 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 159.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 320.8 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 Adams County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Strongs Prairie topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Strongs Prairie:

  • VILLA PINES LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FRIENDSHIP, WI)
  • MOUNDVIEW MEM HSPTL AND CLINICS Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; FRIENDSHIP, WI)
  • CREST VIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; NEW LISBON, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strongs Prairie:

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 27 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 40 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 67 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 68 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • Viterbo University (about 68 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 69 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 69 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Strongs Prairie: Adams County Landfill, Recycling and Composting Facility (A), Adams County Fire District Strongs Prairie Substation (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Dellwood Cemetery (1), Strongs Prairie Cemetery (2), East Arkdale Cemetery (3), Edwardson Cemetery (4), South Arkdale Cemetery (5), West Arkdale Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Arkdale Lake (A), Petenwell Flowage 5879 (B), Arkdale Lake 110 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Big Roche a Cri Creek (A), Dead Horse Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Adams 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:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

12.7%
Whole state:

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

3.7%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Strongs Prairie:

Marital status in Strongs Prairie, WI
  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 63.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Strongs Prairie:

  • High school or higher: 76.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Strongs Prairie, WI (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,7002
Mainline Protestant1,5119
Evangelical Protestant8398
Other2892
None16,536-
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: 1
Adams County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 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): 7
Adams County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

9.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Wisconsin:

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

13.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Strongs Prairie:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Strongs Prairie:

  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRJC-FM (92.1 FM; MAUSTON, WI; Owner: WRJC, INCORPORATED)
  • WMMA (93.9 FM; NEKOOSA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WXYM (96.1 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOG (94.5 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Strongs Prairie:

  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.9mTotal length
  • $306,000Total costs
  • 16,907Total average daily traffic
  • 756Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,976Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Edward G Roach, 2142 State Hwy 21 (Wi17697-A) (Lat: 44.047056 Lon: -89.983944), Type: 92.7, Structure height: 55001 m, Overall height: 91.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ix, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 2142 State Hwy 21 (Wi17697-A) (Lat: 44.047056 Lon: -89.983944), Type: 92.7, Structure height: 55001 m, Overall height: 91.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ix, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Strongs Prairie, WI
  • 64.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.4%Wood
  • 8.3%Electricity
  • 8.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Strongs Prairie, WI
  • 73.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Wood
  • 9.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Utility gas


Strongs Prairie compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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