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White River, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 921.
Population change since 2000: +3.3%
 
Males: 480  (52.1%)
Females: 441  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

28.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54855.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,543 (it was $38,250 in 2000)
White River:

$67,543
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,818 (it was $15,667 in 2000)

White River town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,455 (it was $75,200 in 2000)
White River:

$190,455
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,124; detached houses: $192,443; townhouses or other attached units: $251,736; in 2-unit structures: $170,233; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $172,158; mobile homes: $91,935
March 2022 cost of living index in White River: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in White River, WI (2010)
    • 88696.2%White alone
    • 232.5%Two or more races
    • 50.5%American Indian alone
    • 50.5%Hispanic
    • 20.2%Asian alone

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Ancestries: Swedish (18.9%), German (15.6%), Norwegian (9.4%), English (8.3%), Polish (7.2%), United States (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 730 feet

Land area: 44.0 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

White River, Wisconsin map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
White River town:

1.3% ($947)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (65.5 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (150.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (354.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gingles, WI (2.7 miles ),
Marengo, WI (2.8 miles ),
Kelly, WI (2.8 miles ),
Ashland, WI (3.3 miles ),
Mason, WI (3.3 miles),
Eileen, WI (3.4 miles ),
Mellen, WI (3.4 miles ),
Sanborn, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 46.44 N, Longitude: 90.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,800
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $93,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $138,100
Number of permits per 10,000 White River, WI residents
Average permit cost in White River, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +134 (+17.7%).
Most common industries in White River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.9%)
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.5%)
  • Machinery (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.0%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Wood products (4.5%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.4%)
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in White River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Carpenters (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (9.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)

Average climate in White 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 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.3. This is better than average.

City:

52.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.98. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

White River-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the White River town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 73% 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 255.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 114.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 115.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 116.2 miles away from White River center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 98.1 miles away from White River center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 267.4 miles away from White River center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ashland County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
White River topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near White River:

  • REGIONAL HSPC SVCS (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • FMC DIALYSIS - CHEQUAMEGON BAY (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • MEMORIAL MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • BAY AREA HLTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-COURT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND CO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)

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

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 63 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 66 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 66 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 67 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 71 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 116 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 118 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in White River: Ashland County Fairground (A), Marengo Valley Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in White River: Sanborn Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: White River Flowage 314 (A), White River Flowage (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Troutmere Creek (A), Brunsweiler River (B), Billy Creek (C), Trout Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ashland 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:

3.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.1%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

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

1.0%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in White River:

Marital status in White River, WI
  • Never married: 25.9%
  • Now married: 63.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in White River:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White River, WI (based on Ashland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,9528
Evangelical Protestant2,63314
Mainline Protestant2,07811
Other3344
None6,160-
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: 8
Ashland County:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
This county:

18.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Ashland County:

26.4%
Wisconsin:

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

11.7%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in White River:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WATW (1400 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in White River:

  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)
  • WIMI (99.7 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNXR (107.3 FM; IRON RIVER, WI; Owner: GERALD J. HACKMAN)

TV broadcast stations around White River:

  • WAST-LP (Channel 25; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: RESOURCE RECOVERY OF WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • W45CI (Channel 45; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.7mTotal length
  • 4,011Total average daily traffic
  • 309Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,941Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White River, WI
  • 43.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.0%Wood
  • 22.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White River, WI
  • 78.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.7%Wood


White River compared to Wisconsin 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 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 significantly below state average.
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