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Molitor, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 324.
Population change since 2000: +23.2%
Males: 175  (54.0%)
Females: 149  (46.0%)
Median resident age:

47.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54451.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,557 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Molitor:

$58,557
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,234 (it was $18,804 in 2000)

Molitor town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $216,472 (it was $92,500 in 2000)
Molitor:

$216,472
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,755; detached houses: $237,087; townhouses or other attached units: $201,679; in 2-unit structures: $217,833; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $267,787; mobile homes: $86,490
March 2022 cost of living index in Molitor: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Molitor, WI (2010)
    • 31296.3%White alone
    • 61.9%Hispanic
    • 30.9%Two or more races
    • 20.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 10.3%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (57.8%), Polish (16.7%), Irish (8.7%), United States (4.9%), Czech (3.4%), French (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 35.3 square miles.

Population density: 9.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Molitor town:

1.4% ($1,283)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (57.9 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (130.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (274.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chelsea, WI (2.5 miles ),
Westboro, WI (2.5 miles ),
Hammel, WI (2.6 miles ),
Whittlesey, WI (2.8 miles),
Medford, WI (3.2 miles ),
Holway, WI (3.5 miles ),
Little Black, WI (3.6 miles ),
Browning, WI (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 45.25 N, Longitude: 90.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Molitor, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $226,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $211,600
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $208,900
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $194,700
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $223,300
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $223,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $131,600
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $30,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Molitor, WI residents
Average permit cost in Molitor, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +80 (+43.7%).
Most common industries in Molitor, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (18.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (15.0%)
  • Truck transportation (15.0%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Wood products (20.5%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Molitor, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Woodworkers (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Woodworkers (16.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (10.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)

Average climate in Molitor, 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 6.4 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 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Molitor-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the Molitor town center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 tornado 31.7 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Molitor-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 271.1 miles away from Molitor center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 274.2 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 283.3 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 248.0 miles away from Molitor center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 327.6 miles away from Molitor center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 187.4 miles away from Molitor center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Molitor:

  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-RIB LAKE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; RIB LAKE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Molitor:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 45 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • 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-Stevens Point (about 68 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 69 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 76 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 78 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Molitor: Sackett Lake Recreation Area (A), North Twin Lake Campground (B), Molitor Townhall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Perch Lake (A), Pickerel Lake (B), Sackett Lake (C), Salem Lake (D), Scoof Lake (E), South Twin Lake (F), Lake Thirty (G), Blank Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Molitor: Twin Lakes Bog State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Taylor 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 town:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

13.4%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.3%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Molitor:

Marital status in Molitor, WI
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 68.3%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 2.7%

For population 25 years and over in Molitor:

  • High school or higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Molitor, WI (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,4178
Evangelical Protestant4,23119
Mainline Protestant2,6449
Orthodox701
Other1-
None5,326-
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: 3
Taylor County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Taylor County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Taylor County:

27.1%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.1%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Molitor:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Molitor:

  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Molitor:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.9mTotal length
  • 37Total average daily traffic
  • 3Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Molitor, WI
  • 46.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.4%Wood
  • 14.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Molitor compared to Wisconsin 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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