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Arkansaw, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 177.
Males: 75  (42.9%)
Females: 102  (57.1%)
Median resident age:

29.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip code: 54721

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,404
Arkansaw:

$69,404
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,786

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $195,008
Arkansaw:

$195,008
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,742; detached houses: $144,727

Median gross rent in 2022: $842.

March 2022 cost of living index in Arkansaw: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.4%

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Arkansaw, Wisconsin as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arkansaw is 78 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (86.1%), Austrian (2.9%), Norwegian (1.5%), American (1.1%), Scottish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 790 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,284 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,800 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (29.3 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (57.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (292.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Waterville, WI (1.2 miles ),
Waubeek, WI (1.6 miles ),
Durand, WI (1.9 miles ),
Maxville, WI (2.3 miles ),
Plum City, WI (2.8 miles ),
Rock Elm, WI (3.2 miles ),
Downsville, WI (3.3 miles),
Elmwood, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.63 N, Longitude: 92.03 W

Area code: 715

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

3.1%
Wisconsin:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Arkansaw-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 19% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the Arkansaw place center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arkansaw-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 36% greater 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 208.3 miles away from Arkansaw center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 219.9 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 270.6 miles away from Arkansaw 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 478.2 miles away from Arkansaw center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 365.5 miles away from the city 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 455.3 miles away from Arkansaw center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pepin County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Arkansaw:

  • PEPIN CTY NUR SVC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; DURAND, WI)
  • OAKVIEW CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; DURAND, WI)
  • PLUM CITY CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PLUM CITY, WI)
  • HERITAGE OF ELMWOOD NH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ELMWOOD, WI)

Airports located in Arkansaw:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arkansaw:

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 19 miles; Menomonie, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,120)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 29 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 29 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 33 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 44 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Winona State University (about 45 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 47 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)

Public elementary/middle school in Arkansaw:

See full list of schools located in Arkansaw

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Pepin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

  • ST JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MOLLYS ON MAIN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Arkansaw:

Marital status in Arkansaw, WI
  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Arkansaw:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • 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:

4.5
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arkansaw, WI (based on Pepin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1803
Mainline Protestant1,7737
Evangelical Protestant5689
Other1401
None2,808-
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: 2
Pepin County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Pepin County:

5.43 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

13.58 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Wisconsin:

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

15.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Arkansaw:

  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQOQ (1430 AM; 2 kW; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WEAQ (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arkansaw:

  • WDMO (95.9 FM; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWNG (105.9 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W211AY (90.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVSS (90.7 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KLCH (94.9 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WUEC (89.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • WMEQ-FM (92.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WECL (92.9 FM; ELK MOUND, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WBIZ-FM (100.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Arkansaw:

  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K57CN (Channel 57; WABASHA, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEUX (Channel 48; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.8mTotal length
  • 1,257Total average daily traffic
  • 7Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,382Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • North Arkansaw Tower, N4675 County Road D (Lat: 44.577722 Lon: -92.067167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WNFE561,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.995 MHz, Grant Date: 07/01/2015, Expiration Date: 07/06/2025, Certifier: Clarence T Weissinger, Registrant: Pepin County Highway Dept., N5585 County Road N, Arkansaw, WI 54721, Phone: (715) 285-5550, Fax: (715) 285-5556, Email:

  • Lat: 44.683333 Lon: -92.019972, Call Sign: WQRU492,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.815 MHz, 150.867 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2013, Expiration Date: 07/29/2023, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2023, Certifier: Stephen J Brenner, Registrant: Two-Way Communications, 705 S Barstow, Eau Claire, WI 54701, Phone: (715) 832-3202, Fax: (715) 832-4177, Email:

  • Lat: 44.656861 Lon: -92.086194, Call Sign: WQVH773, Licensee ID: L01919535,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.532 MHz, 151.850 MHz, Grant Date: 02/17/2015, Expiration Date: 02/17/2025, Certifier: Sam Milliren, Registrant: Sam Milliren, W 8140 City Rd Z, Arkansaw, WI 54721, Phone: (715) 495-3674, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • ARKANSAW, Rural Route 2 Box 52-A (Lat: 44.670000 Lon: -92.123889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPJB360, Licensee ID: L00128694,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2174.80 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2012, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC

  • ARKANSAW, Rural Route 2 Box 52-A (Lat: 44.669722 Lon: -92.123611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WQTK553,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2024, Expiration Date: 02/24/2034, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • North Tower, N4675 County Road D (Lat: 44.577722 Lon: -92.067167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WRFS575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 04/23/2020, Expiration Date: 04/23/2030, Certifier: Joel Wener, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 1-1/2 Mile North Of (Lat: 44.659389 Lon: -92.027667), Call Sign: KNKM435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, Registrant: 318 Third Ave W, Durand, WI 54736, Phone: (715) 672-4204, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB9MOZ, Licensee ID: L01080851, Grant Date: 12/29/2015, Expiration Date: 02/02/2026, Certifier: Micheal D Schneider, Registrant: Micheal D Schneider, E 1863 Co Rd Z, Arkansaw, WI 54721

  • Call Sign: KB9MSI, Licensee ID: L01086307, Grant Date: 12/23/2015, Expiration Date: 02/13/2026, Certifier: Mary A Schneider, Registrant: Mary A Schneider, E 1863 Co Rd Z, Arkansaw, WI 54721

  • Call Sign: N9BPW, Licensee ID: L01113574, Grant Date: 02/03/2016, Expiration Date: 03/14/2026, Certifier: Keith B Smith, Registrant: Keith B Smith, N5898 Sunnybrook Rd, Arkansaw, WI 54721

  • Call Sign: KD9SHM, Licensee ID: L02436234, Grant Date: 04/02/2021, Expiration Date: 04/02/2031, Certifier: Jeff J Doughty, Registrant: Jeff J Doughty, N6279 Cty Rd D, Arkansaw, WI 54721

  • Call Sign: KD9YUE, Licensee ID: L02697719, Grant Date: 08/22/2023, Expiration Date: 08/22/2033, Certifier: Michael D Tyler, Registrant: Michael D Tyler, W8953 Hatahery Rd, Arkansaw, WI 54721


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 29753, N29753, N-29753, Serial Number: 10288, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce H Stafford, W8594 Stafford Ln, Arkansaw, WI 54721
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/08/1971
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 76186, N76186, N-76186, Serial Number: 10583, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/17/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce H Stafford, W8594 Stafford Ln, Arkansaw, WI 54721
  • Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 72 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-540 SER (305 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 62417, N62417, N-62417, Serial Number: 1158, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 04/25/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas C Irvine, N5285 County Rd N, Arkansaw, WI 54721
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/21/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arkansaw, WI
  • 85.0%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 2.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arkansaw, WI
  • 86.1%Utility gas
  • 13.9%Electricity


Arkansaw 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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