Franks Field, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 154.
Males: 109  (71.3%)
Females: 45  (28.7%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,850
Franks Field:

$55,850
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,609

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,771
Franks Field:

$156,771
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $40,608; detached houses: $101,151; mobile homes: $11,491
March 2022 cost of living index in Franks Field: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.1%

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  • Races in Franks Field, WI (2022)
    • 5450.0%American Indian alone
    • 3330.6%Hispanic
    • 1614.8%White alone
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Ancestries: German (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (73.8 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (164.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (356.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Birch Hill, WI (1.7 miles ),
New Odanah, WI (2.1 miles ),
Odanah, WI (2.3 miles ),
Sanborn, WI (2.5 miles ),
Diaperville, WI (2.6 miles),
Gurney, WI (2.7 miles),
Saxon, WI (3.1 miles ),
Gingles, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 46.55 N, Longitude: 90.60 W

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

3.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
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 4.4 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 4.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Franks Field-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 43.5 miles away from the Franks Field place center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Franks Field-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 268.0 miles away from Franks Field center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Franks Field center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 119.0 miles away from Franks Field center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 119.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 119.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/2020 at 17:23:43, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 113.1 miles away from Franks Field center
Magnitude types: 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Franks Field:

  • REGIONAL HSPC SVCS (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • FMC DIALYSIS - CHEQUAMEGON BAY (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • BAY AREA HLTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND CO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-COURT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • MEMORIAL MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Franks Field:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 72 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 73 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 74 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 76 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 85 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Michigan Technological University (about 105 miles; Houghton, MI; FT enrollment: 6,078)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 118 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)

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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 place:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

19.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Franks Field:

Marital status in Franks Field, WI
  • Never married: 40.7%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 13.8%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Franks Field:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Franks Field, 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
This 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:
This 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%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Franks Field:

  • 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.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; HURLEY, WI; Owner: BIG G LITTLE O INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Franks Field:

  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIMI (99.7 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)
  • W280DD (103.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
  • WUPM (106.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: BIG G LITTLE O, INC.)
  • W207BR (89.3 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • W265AI (100.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY B/C, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Franks Field:

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

Franks Field fatal accident list:

Oct 24, 2019 11:37 AM, Us-2, Lat: 46.548839, Lon: -90.595322, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 23, 2012 10:51 PM, Us-2, Lat: 46.551289, Lon: -90.598000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.2mTotal length
  • 50Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 70Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Franks Field, WI
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Franks Field, WI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Franks Field compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below 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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