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Dorchester, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 838 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.3%
 
Males: 421  (50.3%)
Females: 417  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54425.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,066 (it was $34,750 in 2000)
Dorchester:

$54,066
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,266 (it was $15,860 in 2000)

Dorchester village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,602 (it was $66,500 in 2000)
Dorchester:

$140,602
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,245; detached houses: $223,709; townhouses or other attached units: $302,988; in 2-unit structures: $128,535; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $94,848; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $472,971; mobile homes: $106,493; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: over $1,000,000

Median gross rent in 2022: $755.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dorchester: 85.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%
(13.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Dorchester, WI (2022)
    • 72685.1%White alone
    • 10312.1%Hispanic
    • 222.6%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Dorchester, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dorchester is 152 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (56.8%), Polish (10.5%), English (4.1%), Norwegian (3.6%), Italian (2.6%), American (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 1425 feet

Land area: 1.31 square miles.

Population density: 640 people per square mile   (low).

Dorchester, Wisconsin map

50 residents are foreign born (6.0% Latin America).

This village:

5.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,191 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,346 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (58.3 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (136.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (256.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Holton, WI (1.9 miles ),
Abbotsford, WI (2.0 miles ),
Stetsonville, WI (2.3 miles ),
Deer Creek, WI (2.4 miles ),
Little Black, WI (2.4 miles ),
Curtiss, WI (2.4 miles),
Colby, WI (2.5 miles ),
Hoard, WI (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.00 N, Longitude: 90.33 W

Area code: 715

Distribution of median household income in Dorchester, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dorchester, WI in 2022
Dorchester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $85,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Dorchester, WI residents
Average permit cost in Dorchester, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +130 (+18.7%).
Most common industries in Dorchester, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (14.9%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Food (9.3%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (14.9%)
  • Food (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Wood products (14.8%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Dorchester, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Dorchester, 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 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

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

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Dorchester village center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 34.7 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Earthquake activity:

Dorchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 75% 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 281.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 255.4 miles away from Dorchester 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 229.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 293.4 miles away from Dorchester center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 311.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clark County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dorchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dorchester:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; ABBOTSFORD, WI)
  • COLONIAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COLBY, WI)
  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)

Airports located in Dorchester:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dorchester:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 34 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 50 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 51 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 59 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 60 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 79 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Winona State University (about 93 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)

Library in Dorchester:

  • DORCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,703; Location: 155 N. SECOND ST.; 14,220 books; 8,805 e-books; 3,712 audio materials; 1,869 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 65 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Dorchester Area Emergency Services (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Dorchester include: Peace United Church of Christ (A), Saint Louis Church (B), Saint Peter Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Clark County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dorchester that have no violations reported:

  • DORCHESTER WATERWORKS (Population served: 834, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Dorchester (2011 data):

  • Advantage Community Bank: at 101 West Center Street, branch established on 1906/08/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $121.7 mil, Deposits: $100.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Advantage Community Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Dorchester:

Marital status in Dorchester, WI
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 53.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Dorchester:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Dorchester
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dorchester, WI (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,5359
Evangelical Protestant6,59441
Mainline Protestant3,98125
Other75
Orthodox--
None14,573-
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:

2.69 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Clark County:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Clark County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Clark County:

28.3%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.0%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dorchester:

40.2%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Dorchester:

28.7
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dorchester:

22.7%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

32.9%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Dorchester:

52.4%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.8%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dorchester, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 2$9,648$57,8880$0
Water Supply 1$4,827$57,9240$0
Financial Administration 1$3,439$41,2681$1,872
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,432
Local Libraries 0$0 2$6,324
Totals for Government 4$17,914$53,74210$11,629

Dorchester government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $523,000 ($624.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($5.97)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($4.77)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $305,000 ($363.96)
    Regular Highways: $209,000 ($249.40)
    Sewerage: $199,000 ($237.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $162,000 ($193.32)
    Police Protection: $102,000 ($121.72)
    Libraries: $44,000 ($52.51)
    Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($46.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($40.57)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($35.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($19.09)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($11.93)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($8.35)
    Housing and Community Development: $6,000 ($7.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($5.97)
    Natural Resources - Other: $4,000 ($4.77)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $44,000 ($52.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $38,000 ($45.35)

Dorchester government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $185,000 ($220.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($41.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($13.13)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $18,000 ($21.48)
    Rents: $10,000 ($11.93)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($4.77)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($2.39)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.19)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $230,000 ($274.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $461,000 ($550.12)
    General Local Government Support: $218,000 ($260.14)
    Highways: $64,000 ($76.37)
    Education: $22,000 ($26.25)
  • Tax - Property: $536,000 ($639.62)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $6,000 ($7.16)
    Other: $5,000 ($5.97)

Dorchester government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,920,000 ($2291.17)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,748,000 ($2085.92)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $403,000 ($480.91)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $232,000 ($276.85)

Businesses in Dorchester, WI

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Dorchester:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dorchester:

  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dorchester:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.8mTotal length
  • $601,000Total costs
  • 8,187Total average daily traffic
  • 5Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,278Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Christopher B Page, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 154.2, Overall height: 152 m, Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Christopher B Page, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 154.2, Overall height: 152 m, Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Christopher B Page, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 150.5, Overall height: 146.3 m, Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Christopher B Page, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 150.5, Overall height: 146.3 m, Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Towers, Inc., Atcfaa-Fccmidwest@americantower.Com, , Schau-mburg, Phone: (847) 240-1508

  • Bridget Carter, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 150.5, Structure height: 55019 m, Overall height: 146.3 m, Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, LLC. Through American Towers, LLC., Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (678) 265-6770

  • Jacob T Chapman, W 1907 Pine Rd. (Curtiss, Wi # 310834) (Lat: 44.971889 Lon: -90.408667), Type: 150.5, Structure height: 55019 m, Overall height: 146.3 m, Registrant: American Towers, LLC, Faa-Fcc@americantower.Com, , Wobur-n, Phone: (781) 926-4500


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Int Washington & 2nd St (Lat: 45.004972 Lon: -90.298750), Type: Tank, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WPIW356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.250 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2015, Expiration Date: 12/01/2025, Registrant: Northway Communications Inc., 105 East Oak Street, Wausau, WI 54401, Phone: (715) 842-0841, Fax: (715) 848-1413, Email:

  • Lat: 45.002750 Lon: -90.341806, Call Sign: KD42239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.325 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2024, Expiration Date: 04/20/2034, Registrant: Meyer Manufacturing Corporation, 674 Business Cty Road A West, Dorchester, WI 54425, Phone: (715) 654-5132, Fax: (715) 654-5513, Email:

  • Lat: 45.004000 Lon: -90.331667, Call Sign: WPWJ585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.062 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2012, Expiration Date: 12/02/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2023, Certifier: James Jantsch, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 45.001556 Lon: -90.332889, Call Sign: WRJP494, Licensee ID: L01788304,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.747 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2020, Expiration Date: 10/05/2030, Certifier: Clint Penney, Registrant: Village Of Dorchester, 250 Parkside Drive, Dorchester, WI 54425, Phone: (715) 654-5006, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • DORCHESTER, Lat: 45.001667 Lon: -90.332639, Call Sign: WQRV210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2013, Expiration Date: 07/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2023, Certifier: Val Heins, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • DORCHESTER, E 4th Ave & Oak St (Lat: 44.996750 Lon: -90.327806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 51 m, Call Sign: WRAU306, Licensee ID: L01632258,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, 6785.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2018, Expiration Date: 03/05/2028, Certifier: John Ross, Registrant: County Of (Wisconsin) Clark, 517 Court St Room 306, Neillsville, WI 54456, Phone: (715) 743-5100, Fax: (715) 743-4350, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB9BLV, Licensee ID: L00231764, Grant Date: 07/10/2019, Expiration Date: 07/19/2029, Registrant: Robert H Braun, 167 N Front St, Dorchester, WI 54425

  • Call Sign: KB9BPL, Licensee ID: L00153848, Grant Date: 06/11/2018, Expiration Date: 08/18/2028, Certifier: Richard D Grinker, Registrant: Richard D Grinker, N16354 Cherry Ave, Dorchester, WI 54425

  • Call Sign: KB9DIW, Licensee ID: L00153845, Grant Date: 10/08/2019, Expiration Date: 12/12/2029, Certifier: Jackie D Grinker, Registrant: Jackie D Grinker, N16354 Cherry Ave, Dorchester, WI 54425-9233

  • Call Sign: WD9FWP, Licensee ID: L00232774, Grant Date: 02/09/2007, Expiration Date: 04/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2019, Certifier: Ernest B Mehner, Registrant: Ernest B Mehner, 420 W Center Ave, Dorchester, WI 54425

  • Call Sign: KC9IGS, Licensee ID: L01072104, Grant Date: 10/11/2005, Expiration Date: 10/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2017, Certifier: Jason T Hommrich, Registrant: Jason T Hommrich, 356 W Center Ave -4, Dorchester, WI 54425

  • Call Sign: KD9FUV, Licensee ID: L02014847, Grant Date: 03/31/2016, Expiration Date: 03/31/2026, Certifier: Mathew J Derrico, Registrant: Mathew J Derrico, 520 N Front St, Dorchester, WI 54425


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9043H, N9043H, N-9043H, Serial Number: 17265915, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Seth K Pinter, W180 Water Rd, Dorchester, WI 54425

Most common first names in Dorchester, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1480.0 years
George1279.4 years
Anna1082.1 years
Joseph1081.4 years
Frank1088.8 years
Henry982.9 years
Mary984.6 years
William879.9 years
Elizabeth881.2 years
Edward782.6 years
Most common last names in Dorchester, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Geiger973.5 years
Ludwig769.8 years
Tischendorf773.1 years
Genrich685.8 years
Erickson681.7 years
Gumz679.0 years
Beisner675.5 years
Hofmann582.8 years
Kronschnabl575.6 years
Staab576.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dorchester, WI
  • 94.7%Utility gas
  • 3.2%Electricity
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dorchester, WI
  • 59.4%Utility gas
  • 27.1%Electricity
  • 9.0%Wood
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Other fuel
  • 1.5%No fuel used


Dorchester compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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