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Waukechon, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,021.
Population change since 2000: +10.0%
 
Males: 527  (51.6%)
Females: 494  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54166.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,541 (it was $46,000 in 2000)
Waukechon:

$77,541
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,972 (it was $18,041 in 2000)

Waukechon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $223,890 (it was $105,600 in 2000)
Waukechon:

$223,890
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $252,779; detached houses: $260,048; townhouses or other attached units: $236,747; in 2-unit structures: $259,922; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $163,894; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $365,963; mobile homes: $107,650
March 2022 cost of living index in Waukechon: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Waukechon, WI (2010)
    • 98096.0%White alone
    • 181.8%American Indian alone
    • 90.9%Two or more races
    • 60.6%Black alone
    • 50.5%Hispanic
    • 30.3%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (62.3%), Norwegian (8.6%), Polish (8.1%), United States (5.6%), Czech (5.1%), Dutch (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 35.4 square miles.

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

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Wisconsin:

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

1.3% ($1,370)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (30.2 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (120.0 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (204.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shawano, WI (2.0 miles ),
Bonduel, WI (2.2 miles ),
Wescott, WI (2.4 miles ),
Belle Plaine, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cecil, WI (2.6 miles ),
Navarino, WI (2.7 miles ),
Thornton, WI (2.9 miles),
Embarrass, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.73 N, Longitude: 88.55 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Waukechon, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +173 (+22.9%).
Most common industries in Waukechon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.6%)
  • Health care (14.2%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Paper (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.0%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Paper (7.1%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
  • Food (3.3%)
  • Truck transportation (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.9%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.0%)
  • Paper (2.6%)
Most common occupations in Waukechon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)

Average climate in Waukechon, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Waukechon-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Waukechon town center killed 6 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 tornado 23.1 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Waukechon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 82% smaller 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 227.2 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 233.1 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 191.3 miles away from Waukechon center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 430.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 370.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 359.6 miles away from Waukechon center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shawano 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 Waukechon:

  • BIRCH HILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SHAWANO, WI)
  • EVERGREEN CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SHAWANO, WI)
  • FMC - SHAWANO (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; SHAWANO, WI)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-SHAWANO (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SHAWANO, WI)
  • PINE MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLINTONVILLE, WI)
  • CLINTONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CLINTONVILLE, WI)
  • BEHLING MEMORIAL HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CLINTONVILLE, WI)

Amtrak stations near Waukechon:

  • 14 miles: CLINTONVILLE (20 S. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station
  • 18 miles: MARION (U.S. HWY 45) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waukechon:

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 26 miles; Green Bay, WI; Full-time enrollment: 6,069)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 31 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 32 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 34 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 34 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 50 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 53 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Waukechon include: Saint Wenceslaus Church (A), Jerusalem Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Jerusalem Cemetery (1), Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

2.8 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

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

0.5%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Waukechon:

Marital status in Waukechon, WI
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Waukechon:

  • High school or higher: 82.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Waukechon, WI (based on Shawano County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,35743
Catholic6,93012
Mainline Protestant4,99523
Other5273
None18,140-
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: 10
Shawano County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Here:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 48
Shawano County:

11.72 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.0%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Waukechon:

  • WTCH (960 AM; 1 kW; SHAWANO, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF SHAWANO, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFCL (1380 AM; 4 kW; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waukechon:

  • WOWN (99.3 FM; SHAWANO, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING OF SHAWANO, INC.)
  • WRVM (102.7 FM; SURING, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
  • WOZZ (93.5 FM; NEW LONDON, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQLH (98.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJMQ (92.3 FM; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WEMY (91.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WECB (104.3 FM; SEYMOUR, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Waukechon:

  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 194ft / 59.0mTotal length
  • 49,066Total average daily traffic
  • 2,292Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Waukechon, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 91990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Waukechon, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Anna C Claspy, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Hlim@terracon.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 351-1023

  • Greg McKee, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Englic@bertramwireless.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 994-2388

  • Anna C Claspy, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Englic@bertramwireless.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 994-2388

  • Gregory McKee, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Englic@bertramwireless.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 994-2388

  • Gregory McKee, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Englic@bertramwireless.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 994-2388

  • Gregory McKee, C.T.H. "be" (Wisconsin 29 Trunk Business) (Lat: 44.757583 Lon: -88.516361), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 55115 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Bertram Communications LLC, Englic@bertramwireless.Com, , Rando-m Lake, Phone: (920) 994-2388


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waukechon, WI
  • 50.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.8%Wood
  • 3.5%Utility gas
  • 1.3%Electricity
  • 1.3%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waukechon, WI
  • 43.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.1%Wood


Waukechon 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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