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Barron County

Population in July 2008: 736. Population change since 2000: +2.2%
 

Males: 368  (50.0%)
Females: 368  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  32.0 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 54805.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,442 (it was $27,917 in 2000)
Almena:  $33,442
Wisconsin:  $50,578

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,357
Almena:  $18,357
Wisconsin:  $25,993

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,454 (it was $48,000 in 2000)
Almena:  $76,454
Wisconsin:  $168,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $82,846; Detached houses: $94,352; In 2-unit structures: $71,515; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $115,589; Mobile homes: $16,382

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Races in Almena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Almena: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (49.2%), Norwegian (17.9%), Irish (8.2%), English (6.1%), French (5.3%), French Canadian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1945

Elevation: 1187 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 736 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Almena

  • High school or higher: 77.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Almena village

  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 17.0%

16 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).

This village:  2.2%
Wisconsin:  3.6%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Almena, Wisconsin in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Almena to the number of sex offenders is 245 to 1.

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

Almena:  1.7% ($836)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (49.4 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (61.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (329.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Clinton, WI (1.7 miles ), Turtle Lake, WI (2.4 miles ), Arland, WI (2.6 miles ), Crystal Lake, WI (2.6 miles ), Cumberland, WI (2.7 miles ), Beaver, WI (3.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $73,200
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,400
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $79,200
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $61,700
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $54,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.42 N, Longitude: 92.04 W

Area code: 715

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Population change in the 1990s: +95 (+15.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Food (14%)
  • Metal and metal products (13%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food (13%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Almena-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the Almena village center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/30/1977, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Almena:
  • BARRON MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER MAYO (about 9 miles; BARRON, WI)
  • CUMBERLAND MEM HSPTL EXTENDED CARE (about 10 miles; CUMBERLAND, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; RICE LAKE, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Almena, WI

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almena:
  • WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 35 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 39 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; FT enrollment: 7,183)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS (about 51 miles; RIVER FALLS, WI; FT enrollment: 5,491)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 52 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; FT enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 52 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,601)
  • CENTURY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 54 miles; WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN; FT enrollment: 4,381)
  • METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,171)
Public elementary/middle school in Almena:
Private elementary/middle school in Almena:
  • GOSPEL MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 39; Location: 1677 6 1/2 ST; Grades: 1 - 8)
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Churches in Almena include: Saint Matthew Lutheran Church (A), Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

ALMENA WATERWORKS (Population served: 765, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Drinking water stations with addresses in Almena that have no violations reported:
  • POSKIN LAKE RESORT (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  61.7%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  11.5%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  14.9%
Whole state:  8.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  5.9%
Whole state:  3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Almena, WI



Almena compared to Wisconsin state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Almena (2009 data):
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Rice Lake Almena Branch at 243 Highway 8, branch established on 1933-08-31. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp



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2004 Presidential Election results in Barron County Wisconsin:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (68%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Wood (3%)


Religion statistics for Almena

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan Church
Adherents33.2%31.4%9.2%7.7%3.2%
Congregations21.3%11.3%10.0%10.0%2.5%
Name Mennonite Church of God in ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents1.5%1.5%1.5%1.2%9.5%
Congregations3.8%1.3%3.8%3.8%32.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 3$876
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,165
Streets and Highways 1$3,249$38,9881$440
Totals for Government 1$3,249$38,98811$2,481



Almena government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $126,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $51,000
    Water Utilities: $51,000
    Sewerage: $46,000
    General - Other: $41,000
    Fire Protection: $34,000
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000
    Police Protection: $14,000
    Central Staff Services: $12,000
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    General Public Buildings: $5,000
    Health Services - Other: $3,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $111,000
    Special Assessments: $13,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $8,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,116,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $44,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $232,000
    Highways: $47,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $151,000
    NEC: $23,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $65,000

5.63% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,452 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.63%
Wisconsin average:  6.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, WI  0.46% ($32,859 average AGI)
from Washburn County, WI  0.42% ($21,526)
from Chippewa County, WI  0.31% ($34,561)


5.88% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,839 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.88%
Wisconsin average:  6.22%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Eau Claire County, WI  0.48% ($23,830 average AGI)
to Polk County, WI  0.45% ($23,988)
to Chippewa County, WI  0.39% ($38,732)


Strongest AM radio stations in Almena:
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMC (1240 AM; 1 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WCSW (940 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Almena:
  • WLMX-FM (104.9 FM; BALSAM LAKE, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WJMC-FM (96.1 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WKFX (97.7 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WAQE-FM (97.7 FM; BARRON, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WATQ (106.7 FM; CHETEK, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
  • WMEQ-FM (92.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Almena:
  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,100
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 2,100

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 2nd Street (Turtle Lake #50576), Type: Tower, Structure height: 93.3 m, Overall height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN386, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/28/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: American Cellular, LLC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Lottie L Thompson, 2nd Street (Turtle Lake #50576), Type: Tower, Structure height: 93.3 m, Overall height: 98.1 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 201 Soo St, Call Sign: KNIU282
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.890 MHz, 154.295 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/23/1998, Expiration Date: 04/03/2004, Cancelation Date: 06/06/2004
    Registrant: Almena, Village Of, 201 Soo St, Almena, WI 54805, Phone: (715) 357-3188

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC9LHR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01267045
    Grant Date: 04/09/2007, Expiration Date: 04/09/2017, Certifier: Jerome P Carpenter
    Registrant: Jerome P Carpenter, 1058 6th St, Almena, WI 54805


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 337F (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1858M , Serial Number: 33701458, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1972
    Registrant (Corporation): Almena Airways Inc, 485 17th Ave, Almena, WI 54805
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4702V , Serial Number: 30053, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 08/11/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Justin C Hoff, 228 Koser Ct, Almena, WI 54805
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9002J , Serial Number: 28-3027, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Justin C Hoff, 228 Koser Ct, Almena, WI 54805


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