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Wolf River, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,189.
Population change since 2000: -2.8%
Males: 621  (52.2%)
Females: 568  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

50.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54491, 54940.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,150 (it was $44,922 in 2000)
Wolf River:

$70,150
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,770 (it was $21,594 in 2000)

Wolf River town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $270,642 (it was $126,700 in 2000)
Wolf River:

$270,642
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $258,718; detached houses: $267,193; townhouses or other attached units: $243,221; in 2-unit structures: $143,702; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $124,292; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $198,676; mobile homes: $50,547
March 2022 cost of living index in Wolf River: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wolf River, WI (2010)
    • 1,16397.8%White alone
    • 151.3%Hispanic
    • 70.6%Two or more races
    • 30.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.08%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (64.0%), Polish (10.1%), Norwegian (5.9%), Irish (5.7%), English (5.6%), Dutch (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 29.4 square miles.

Population density: 41 people per square mile   (very low).

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
Wisconsin:

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

1.5% ($1,924)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (17.9 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (82.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (172.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tustin, WI (2.1 miles),
Fremont, WI (2.3 miles ),
Winchester, WI (2.5 miles ),
Poygan, WI (2.6 miles ),
Winneconne, WI (2.8 miles ),
Poysippi, WI (2.9 miles ),
Dale, WI (3.1 miles ),
Poy Sippi, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.20 N, Longitude: 88.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Wolf River, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $390,900
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $270,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $258,500
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $362,200
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $450,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $442,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $167,100
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $270,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $270,000
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $219,400
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $217,300
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $159,200
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $163,400
  • 2005: 11 buildings, average cost: $256,900
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $256,900
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $175,800
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $124,400
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $139,100
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $87,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Wolf River, WI residents
Average permit cost in Wolf River, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Wolf River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Paper (8.6%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Food (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Paper (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.5%)
  • Food (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Paper (7.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Food (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Wolf River, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)

Average climate in Wolf 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 2016 was 58.0. This is better than average.

City:

58.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 6.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Wolf River-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 41% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Wolf River town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 tornado 10.8 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wolf River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 400.4 miles away from Wolf River center
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 189.5 miles away from Wolf River 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 375.1 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 218.2 miles away from Wolf River center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 400.4 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 155.0 miles away from Wolf River 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 Winnebago County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Wolf River:

  • WEYAUWEGA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)
  • CLARITY CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; OSHKOSH, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WEYAUWEGA, WI)
  • OMRO CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; OMRO, WI)
  • ST JOSEPH RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEW LONDON, WI)
  • BETHANY HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WAUPACA, WI)

Amtrak stations near Wolf River:

  • 14 miles: NEW LONDON (501 S. PEARL ST.) - Bus Station
  • 19 miles: OSHKOSH (124 N. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station

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

  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 18 miles; Oshkosh, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 19 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 22 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 35 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Marian University (about 36 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 41 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 42 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Boombay Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Wolf River include: Hope Church (A), Immanuel Church (B), Saint Johns Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wolf River Cemetery (1), Becker Cemetery (2), Zittau Cemetery (3), Saint Pauls Cemetery (4), Prellwitz Cemetery (5), Saint Peters Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Winnebago 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:

69.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.3%
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:

6.3%
Whole state:

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

3.8%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Wolf River:

Marital status in Wolf River, WI
  • Never married: 17.9%
  • Now married: 66.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Wolf River:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wolf River, WI (based on Winnebago County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic36,51411
Evangelical Protestant23,93866
Mainline Protestant21,02243
Other1,35910
None84,161-
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: 12
Winnebago County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Here:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 121
This county:

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.3%
State:

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

13.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wolf River:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WFCL (1380 AM; 4 kW; CLINTONVILLE, WI; Owner: RESULTS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wolf River:

  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNCY-FM (100.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WWWX (96.9 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
  • WEMI (91.9 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDUX-FM (92.7 FM; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOZZ (93.5 FM; NEW LONDON, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • W203AV (88.5 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
  • WLFM (91.1 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN)
  • W271AC (102.1 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: FAMILY EDUC. BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPCK (104.9 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Wolf River:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • W17CF (Channel 17; RIPON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.6mTotal length
  • $169,000Total costs
  • 36,434Total average daily traffic
  • 6Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Wolf River, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 102000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wolf River, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wolf River, WI
  • 56.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.9%Wood
  • 11.0%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wolf River, WI
  • 60.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.8%Utility gas
  • 6.6%Wood
  • 3.3%Electricity


Wolf 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.
  • Median age 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 below state average.
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