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Mellen, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 698 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.4%
 
Males: 321  (46.1%)
Females: 377  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

51.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54546.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,576 (it was $31,917 in 2000)
Mellen:

$39,576
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,159 (it was $16,297 in 2000)

Mellen city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,264 (it was $36,500 in 2000)
Mellen:

$82,264
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $97,641; detached houses: $108,054; mobile homes: $22,300

Median gross rent in 2022: $610.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mellen: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Mellen, WI (2022)
    • 54095.1%White alone
    • 122.1%Two or more races
    • 71.2%Asian alone
    • 30.5%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Mellen, Wisconsin as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mellen is 235 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (38.2%), Finnish (12.4%), Polish (6.9%), English (6.0%), American (5.1%), European (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1907

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 1.85 square miles.

Population density: 377 people per square mile   (very low).

Mellen, Wisconsin map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,163 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $799 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (76.2 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (151.9 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (343.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Morse, WI (1.2 miles ),
Marengo, WI (3.0 miles ),
White River, WI (3.4 miles ),
Jacobs, WI (3.5 miles ),
Gurney, WI (3.6 miles),
Glidden, WI (3.7 miles ),
Birch Hill, WI (3.8 miles ),
Peeksville, WI (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 46.32 N, Longitude: 90.66 W

Area code: 715

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

Mellen tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $136,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mellen, WI residents
Average permit cost in Mellen, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Mellen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (33.0%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (40.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Wood products (24.7%)
  • Health care (24.1%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (2.5%)
Most common occupations in Mellen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)

Average climate in Mellen, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mellen, Wisconsin average temperatures Mellen, Wisconsin average precipitation Mellen, Wisconsin humidity Mellen, Wisconsin wind speed Mellen, Wisconsin snowfall Mellen, Wisconsin sunshine Mellen, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
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 19.2 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 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Mellen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Mellen city center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 58.2 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Earthquake activity:

Mellen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 74% 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 262.5 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 126.1 miles away from Mellen center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 127.2 miles away from Mellen center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 127.5 miles away from Mellen center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 109.2 miles away from Mellen center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 274.3 miles away from the city 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).
Mellen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Mellen:

  • MELLEN MANOR (450 LAKE DR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mellen:

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 73 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 74 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 76 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 77 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 78 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 105 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 114 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Public high school in Mellen:

  • MELLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL (Location: 420 S MAIN ST, Grades: PK-12)
See full list of schools located in Mellen

Library in Mellen:

  • LEGION MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $64,913; Location: 102 E. BENNETT AVE.; 11,977 books; 11,545 e-books; 2,663 audio materials; 980 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 28 state licensed databases; 6 other licensed databases; 41 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mellen: Mellen City Hall (A), Mellen Area Museum (B), Legion Memorial Library (C), Mellen Fire and Rescue (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Mellen: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Montreal Creek (A), Devils Creek (B), City Creek (C). 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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mellen and their reported violations in the past:

WI DNR COPPER FALLS PICNIC AREA & CMPGRD N (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
WI DNR COPPER FALLS PARK OFFICE & BATH HOUSE SHOWERS (Population served: 33, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
MELLEN COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-2013), St Boil Water Order (JUN-25-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-25-2013), St Public Notif issued (JUN-25-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-25-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2013)

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

  • WILDWOOD HAVEN RESORT & CAMPGROUND (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST ANNES CATHOLIC CHURCH (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

29 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
33 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Mellen (2011 data):

  • Northern State Bank: Mellen Branch at 103 North Main, branch established on 1933/09/05. Info updated 2010/03/23: Bank assets: $228.0 mil, Deposits: $209.1 mil, headquarters in Ashland, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Bay Area Banking Shares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Mellen:

Marital status in Mellen, WI
  • Never married: 31.3%
  • Now married: 39.2%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 14.1%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

For population 25 years and over in Mellen:

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Wisconsin average:

10.4

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mellen, 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
Here:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Ashland County:

18.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Ashland County:

26.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.7%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.6%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mellen:

48.3%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Mellen:

28.5
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mellen:

25.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.6%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.6%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Mellen:

53.7%
State:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Mellen:

77.3%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mellen, 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
Other and Unallocable 7$26,382$45,2261$531
Financial Administration 2$7,359$44,1540$0
Streets and Highways 2$7,300$43,8000$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,852$47,1121$240
Water Supply 1$2,945$35,3400$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$926
Totals for Government 14$51,837$44,4323$1,697

Mellen government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $13,000 ($18.62)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($10.03)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.43)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $218,000 ($312.32)
    Sewerage: $199,000 ($285.10)
    Police Protection: $141,000 ($202.01)
    Water Utilities: $131,000 ($187.68)
    Central Staff Services: $108,000 ($154.73)
    Health - Other: $103,000 ($147.56)
    Local Fire Protection: $90,000 ($128.94)
    Libraries: $78,000 ($111.75)
    Financial Administration: $27,000 ($38.68)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($22.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($21.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($8.60)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($5.73)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($4.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($1.43)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($24.36)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $4,000 ($5.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $40,000 ($57.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($14.33)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($5.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $421,000 ($603.15)

Mellen government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $168,000 ($240.69)
    Other: $49,000 ($70.20)
    Regular Highways: $23,000 ($32.95)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $146,000 ($209.17)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($8.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $29,000 ($41.55)
    General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($15.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($5.73)
    Rents: $2,000 ($2.87)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.43)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $98,000 ($140.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $414,000 ($593.12)
    Highways: $47,000 ($67.34)
    Education: $18,000 ($25.79)
    Other: $8,000 ($11.46)
  • Tax - Property: $203,000 ($290.83)
    Other: $6,000 ($8.60)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($2.87)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.43)

Mellen government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $686,000 ($982.81)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $404,000 ($578.80)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $325,000 ($465.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($61.60)

Mellen government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $286,000 ($409.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,195,000 ($1712.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mellen:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WATW (1400 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mellen:

  • WIMI (99.7 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHBM-FM (90.3 FM; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WCQM (98.3 FM; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, LLC)
  • W280DD (103.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)

TV broadcast stations around Mellen:

  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WAST-LP (Channel 25; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: RESOURCE RECOVERY OF WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • W45CI (Channel 45; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)

Mellen fatal accident list:

Jul 24, 2017 01:46 PM, Cr-Gg, Lat: 46.313406, Lon: -90.719375, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 9, 1990 07:28 PM, 13, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.4mTotal length
  • 11,225Total average daily traffic
  • 898Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,635Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mellen)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • COPPER FALLS PARK, 37884 Copper Falls Rd (Lat: 46.373722 Lon: -90.643806), Type: Mast, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 8.2 m, Call Sign: WNWG770,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2021, Expiration Date: 05/20/2031, Registrant: Wi Dept Of Natural Resources, Madison, WI 53707-7921, Phone: (608) 852-0294, Email:

  • MELLEN, On Cth M 2 Km E Jct Sth 13 & Cth M (Lat: 46.285833 Lon: -90.659167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 127 m, Call Sign: KZT477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.040 MHz, 151.460 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.865 MHz, 154.905 MHz, 151.280 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2021, Expiration Date: 09/30/2031, Certifier: Diane Miller, Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4822 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:

  • St Hwy 13 2 3/4 Mi S (Lat: 46.293278 Lon: -90.684917), Call Sign: KNEK875, Licensee ID: L00091585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.170 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/1998, Expiration Date: 12/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2002, Registrant: North Country Lumber, Mellen, WI 54546

  • 2.6 Mi W (Lat: 46.287167 Lon: -90.683806), Call Sign: WNHE792, Licensee ID: L00007963,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.675 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2001, Expiration Date: 10/07/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2011, Registrant: Bayfield Electric Cooperative, Iron River, WI 54847, Phone: (715) 372-4287

  • Lat: 46.325278 Lon: -90.660278, Call Sign: WQLY627,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.300 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2020, Expiration Date: 05/27/2030, Certifier: Joseph A Andrashie, Registrant: Northway Communications Inc., 105 E Oak St, Wausau, WI 54401, Phone: (715) 842-0841, Fax: (715) 848-1413, Email:

  • 420 S Main St (Lat: 46.323056 Lon: -90.659722), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WSCA436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.850 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2024, Expiration Date: 03/25/2034, Certifier: Rachele Watson, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, 2.6 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 46.287167 Lon: -90.683778), Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WNEG862,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2138.00 MHz, 2131.60 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/1995, Expiration Date: 07/28/2000, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2000, Phone: (715) 836-1125

  • Mellen, 2.6 Mi Sw (Lat: 46.287222 Lon: -90.683889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WPQN658,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 05/06/2020, Expiration Date: 06/22/2030, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • MELLEN, 72804 W Lake Dr. (Lat: 46.285833 Lon: -90.659167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 127 m, Call Sign: WPRT351,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6705.00 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2020, Expiration Date: 01/22/2031, Certifier: Diane K Miller, Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4822 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:

  • A1N0840A, Clam Lake Cell Site (Lat: 46.165278 Lon: -90.888889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WRDD460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 04/02/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB9SSU, Licensee ID: L01200915, Grant Date: 03/30/2018, Expiration Date: 05/06/2028, Certifier: Dale F Smith, Registrant: Dale F Smith, 74530 Ponderosa Ln, 31, 74530 Ponderosa Ln, Mellen, WI 54546

  • Call Sign: KL7VB, Previous Call Sign: NL7VB, Licensee ID: L00494765, Grant Date: 04/28/2002, Expiration Date: 04/28/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2007, Certifier: Virgil W Hoppe, Registrant: Virgil W Hoppe, 74175 Hwy 77 East, Mellen, WI 54546

  • Call Sign: KD7VTA, Licensee ID: L00679452, Grant Date: 03/05/2013, Expiration Date: 05/02/2023, Certifier: Brent B Couperus, Registrant: Brent B Couperus, 30551 Long Lake Rd, Mellen, WI 54546

  • Call Sign: KF0GVP, Licensee ID: L02489981, Grant Date: 10/04/2021, Expiration Date: 10/04/2031, Certifier: Todd D Farley, Registrant: Todd D Farley, Mellen, WI 54546

  • Call Sign: KD9VNA, Licensee ID: L02529241, Grant Date: 07/14/2022, Expiration Date: 07/14/2032, Certifier: Wyatt R Bennett, Registrant: Wyatt R Bennett, Mellen, WI 54546

  • Call Sign: KD9YGO, Licensee ID: L02667985, Grant Date: 05/10/2023, Expiration Date: 05/10/2033, Certifier: Donovan O Vanusek, Registrant: Donovan O Vanusek, Mellen, WI 54546


Most common first names in Mellen, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2874.2 years
Mary1682.9 years
William1674.1 years
Edward1068.1 years
Anna1088.1 years
George1076.0 years
Helen1080.9 years
Robert979.3 years
Margaret979.6 years
James874.6 years
Most common last names in Mellen, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1379.7 years
Hanson1174.6 years
Bonitz984.9 years
Block776.0 years
Neibauer771.4 years
Anderson676.7 years
Jaeger679.4 years
Hawkinson675.5 years
Carlson673.5 years
Wrege678.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mellen, WI
  • 68.1%Utility gas
  • 16.0%Wood
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Other fuel
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mellen, WI
  • 72.5%Utility gas
  • 23.2%Electricity
  • 4.3%Other fuel


Mellen compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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