Babcock, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 126.
Males: 64  (51.3%)
Females: 62  (48.7%)
Median resident age:

53.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54413, 54495.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,643
Babcock:

$63,643
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,801

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,100
Babcock:

$177,100
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,736; detached houses: $97,972; mobile homes: $144,518
March 2022 cost of living index in Babcock: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.4%
(9.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Babcock, WI (2022)
    • 7193.4%White alone
    • 67.9%Two or more races



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Babcock, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Babcock is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (41.4%), Irish (17.2%), English (13.8%), Norwegian (10.3%), American (6.9%), Croatian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 975 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (65.2 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (92.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (209.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Remington, WI (1.6 miles ),
Dexter, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cranmoor, WI (2.4 miles),
Finley, WI (2.7 miles),
Pittsville, WI (3.1 miles ),
Seneca, WI (3.2 miles ),
Armenia, WI (3.2 miles ),
Nekoosa, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.30 N, Longitude: 90.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Babcock, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Babcock, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM2.5 Pb
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 13.0 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 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.55
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Babcock-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Babcock place 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 16.4 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 22 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Babcock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 14% 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 205.9 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 420.7 miles away from Babcock center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 305.0 miles away from Babcock 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 396.2 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 180.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 420.7 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 Wood County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 7, 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 Babcock:

  • EDGEWATER HAVEN NUR HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PORT EDWARDS, WI)
  • WISCONSIN RAPIDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI)

Airports located in Babcock:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Babcock:

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 18 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 31 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 53 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 66 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 66 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • Viterbo University (about 67 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 77 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Points of interest:

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

Cemetery: Babcock Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Babcock:

Marital status in Babcock, WI
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 46.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

For population 25 years and over in Babcock:

  • High school or higher: 75.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Babcock, WI (based on Wood County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,05018
Evangelical Protestant16,32751
Mainline Protestant7,78525
Other9736
None22,614-
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:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 34
Wood County:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 65
Wood County:

8.81 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Wood County:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

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

11.3%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Babcock:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Babcock:

  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMMA (93.9 FM; NEKOOSA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WYTE (96.7 FM; WHITING, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)
  • WXYM (96.1 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Babcock:

  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W16AY (Channel 16; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CS (Channel 18; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W40BC (Channel 40; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62DA (Channel 62; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • $136,000Total costs
  • 182Total average daily traffic
  • 5Total average daily truck traffic
  • 200Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BABCOCK NORTH, 2544 Cth X (Lat: 44.338333 Lon: -90.129222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WQMN790,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2020, Expiration Date: 10/06/2030, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 182JL, N182JL, N-182JL, Serial Number: 18267387, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 04/20/1995
    Registrant (Corporation): Amundson Cranberry Inc, Po Box 206, Babcock, WI 54413

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Babcock, WI
  • 75.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Wood
  • 5.4%Electricity
  • 5.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Babcock, WI
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Babcock compared to Wisconsin state average:

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