Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $211,460 (it was $119,900 in 2000)
Boulder Junction:
$211,460
WI:
$173,200
Mean prices in 2016:All housing units: $301,264; Detached houses: $317,734; Townhouses or other attached units: $248,091; In 2-unit structures: $276,072; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $183,444; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $419,743; Mobile homes: $57,669Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 54512
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Ancestries: German (50.4%), Irish (14.7%), English (12.3%), Polish (11.6%), Swedish (8.7%), French (7.1%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1652 feet
Land area: 81.9 square miles.
Population density: 11 people per square mile (very low).
For population 25 years and over in Boulder Junction:
High school or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.7%
Unemployed: 4.5%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Boulder Junction town:
Never married: 16.7%
Now married: 65.1%
Separated: 1.3%
Widowed: 9.6%
Divorced: 7.4%
32 residents are foreign born (2.3% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).
This town:
3.3%
Wisconsin:
3.6%
According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin as of February 18, 2019. The ratio of number of residents in Boulder Junction to the number of sex offenders is 467 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Boulder Junction town:
1.0% ($1,218)
Wisconsin:
2.0% ($2,245)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (124.2 miles , pop. 61,704).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (183.6 miles , pop. 287,151).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (310.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Boulder Junction-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/27/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Boulder Junction town center killed one personand injured 8 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 6/25/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.7 miles away from the town center killed 2 peopleand injured 12 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Boulder Junction-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 97% 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 307.2 miles away from the city center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 322.5 miles away from Boulder Junction center On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 319.2 miles away from the city center On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 302.3 miles away from the city center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 526.1 miles away from Boulder Junction center On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 345.7 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Vilas County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1 Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Boulder Junction:
DAVITA - NORTHERN STAR DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; WOODRUFF, WI)
AVANTI HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MINOCQUA, WI)
DR KATE'S WOODLAND MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WOODRUFF, WI)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 47.7. This is significantly better than average.
City:
47.7
U.S.:
74.7
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 1.94. This is about average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
1.94
U.S.:
1.91
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 34.3. This is about average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
34.3
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 11.0. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
11.0
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 5.34. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
5.34
U.S.:
9.35
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.00227. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:
3.9%
Whole state:
8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:
0.2%
Whole state:
3.7%
Banks with branches in Boulder Junction (2011 data):
Citizens Bank: Boulder Junction Branch at 5453 Park Street, branch established on 1968/06/21. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $9,212.3 mil, Deposits: $7,452.0 mil, headquarters in Flint, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 220 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
Religion statistics for Boulder Junction town (based on Vilas County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
2,923
8
Evangelical Protestant
2,609
17
Mainline Protestant
2,111
11
Other
53
1
None
13,734
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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: 10
Vilas County:
4.54 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:
1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Vilas County:
0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:
0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Vilas County:
11.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:
4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Here:
38.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:
8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
9.1%
Wisconsin:
7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Vilas County:
26.3%
Wisconsin:
27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:
18.7%
State:
13.0%
6.02% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($48,375 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.02%
Wisconsin average:
5.10%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
Whitney Lake Rd S. Of Hwy K (Lat: 46.120917 Lon: -89.714000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: KNGX669 Assigned Frequencies: 156.165 MHzGrant Date: 04/06/2013, Expiration Date: 06/28/2023Registrant: Northway Communications Inc., 105 East Oak Street, Wausau, WI 54401, Phone: (715) 842-0841, Fax: (715) 848-1413, Email:
Hwy Bldg 1/4 Mi W Of Int M & K On Hwy K (Lat: 46.115222 Lon: -89.654306), Call Sign: KUL734, Licensee ID: L00094180 Assigned Frequencies: 37.9000 MHzGrant Date: 01/23/2002, Expiration Date: 03/28/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2012Registrant: County Of Vilas, Highway Bldg, Eagle River, WI 54521, Phone: (715) 479-4641
BOULDER JCT, Whitney Lake Rd S Of Hwy K (Lat: 46.126667 Lon: -89.715556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: KFA417 Assigned Frequencies: 151.460 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.475 MHzGrant Date: 12/01/2011, Expiration Date: 02/17/2022Registrant: State Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53707-7912, Phone: (608) 266-2497, Fax: (608) 267-4495, Email:
BOULDER JCT, Whitney Lake Rd S Of Hwy K (Lat: 46.126667 Lon: -89.715556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WNYD299 Assigned Frequencies: 151.310 MHzGrant Date: 07/24/2014, Expiration Date: 10/05/2024, Certifier: Thomas L TuttleRegistrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, WI 53704-7912, Phone: (608) 266-2497, Fax: (608) 267-4495, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
4
BOULDER JCT, 5360 City H West (Boulder Junction - 196159595) (Lat: 46.102750 Lon: -89.698750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQIN664 Assigned Frequencies: 6790.62 MHz, 6785.62 MHzGrant Date: 03/27/2008, Expiration Date: 03/27/2018, Certifier: Gary PeskeRegistrant: Psc Alliance Inc., 4921 Fifth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419-5644, Phone: (612) 216-1502, Fax: (888) 384-9171
BOULDER, 5374 Country Road H (Lat: 46.102750 Lon: -89.698750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQWV433 Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHzGrant Date: 12/01/2015, Expiration Date: 12/01/2025, Certifier: John E MondayRegistrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:
BOULDER JCT, 5360 City H West (Boulder Junction - 196159595) (Lat: 46.102750 Lon: -89.698750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WQWZ382 Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHzGrant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 01/05/2026, Certifier: Steven A RegitzRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
GRESHAM LAKE, 4830 Old 51 Rd (Lat: 46.081250 Lon: -89.761139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQWZ383 Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHzGrant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 01/05/2026, Certifier: Steven A RegitzRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
3
Call Sign: KB9CWH, Licensee ID: L01458240, Grant Date: 01/12/2009, Expiration Date: 04/12/2019, Certifier: Joan B Pellett, Registrant: Joan B Pellett, Boulder Junction, WI 54512-0852
Call Sign: KB9JGC, Grant Date: 02/08/1995, Expiration Date: 02/08/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2007, Registrant: John E Schindler, 10810 County Hwy N, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Call Sign: N9HNN, Licensee ID: L00418273, Grant Date: 12/10/2008, Expiration Date: 12/10/2018, Certifier: John R Pellett, Registrant: John R Pellett, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
FAA Registered Aircraft:
3
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 15994 , Serial Number: 28-7325222, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 01/09/1973 Registrant (Individual): Todd A Kerecman, 9460 Fishtrap Lake Rd, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Aircraft: STEINGRABE PAUL D GLASTAR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 255PC , Serial Number: 5173, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/2002 Registrant (Individual): Michael J Winger, 4436 Harmony Point Ln, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 6149M , Serial Number: 108-4149, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/1955 Registrant (Individual): Daniel E Ellingson, Po Box 385, Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Drinking water stations with addresses in Boulder Junction and their reported violations in the past:
WI DNR CLEAR LK PRIM 21 (Population served: 450, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One routine major monitoring violation
WI DNR CRYSTAL LK PIC 5 (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One regular monitoring violation
WI DNR TROUT LK N CMPGD 51 (Population served: 240, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One regular monitoring violation
WI DNR TROUT LK SOUTH CMPGD 2 (Population served: 240, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2013), St Boil Water Order (SEP-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2013), St Public Notif issued (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-27-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2013), St Boil Water Order (AUG-02-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2012), St Boil Water Order (AUG-08-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-08-2012), St Public Notif issued (AUG-15-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-17-2012)
WI DNR RAZORBACK LK CMPGD 16 (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One regular monitoring violation
WI DNR RAZORBACK LK CMPGD 17 (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One routine major monitoring violation
One regular monitoring violation
WI DNR BIG LK CANOE 37 (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-11-2013), St Boil Water Order (SEP-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2013), St Public Notif issued (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-2012), St Boil Water Order (AUG-31-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-31-2012), St Public Notif issued (SEP-19-2012), St Public Notif received (SEP-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-03-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (SEP-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2013)
WI DNR STARRETT LK CMPGD 32 (Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
One regular monitoring violation
Drinking water stations with addresses in Boulder Junction that have no violations reported:
WI DNR CRYSTAL LK SHOWER (Population served: 540,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 9 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 10 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 24 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 8 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 7 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CLEAR LK CMPGD 23 (Population served: 450,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR MUSKELLUNGE LK CMPGD 15 (Population served: 350,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CRYSTAL LK CMPGD 12 (Population served: 350,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
WI DNR CRYSTAL LK CMPGD 9 (Population served: 350,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Most common first names in Boulder Junction, WI among deceased individuals
Name
Count
Lived (average)
William
16
72.9 years
John
12
73.8 years
George
6
75.7 years
Robert
5
65.2 years
Joseph
5
84.8 years
Donald
5
70.2 years
Mary
5
78.6 years
Mildred
5
78.2 years
Richard
5
78.5 years
Edward
4
77.5 years
Most common last names in Boulder Junction, WI among deceased individuals
Last name
Count
Lived (average)
Johnson
4
84.0 years
Swanson
4
80.3 years
Alt
3
83.0 years
Anderson
3
85.0 years
Klassen
3
70.0 years
Jolin
3
71.3 years
Galloway
3
76.3 years
Rohde
3
80.0 years
Stevens
3
80.3 years
Shaw
3
72.0 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (50%)
Utility gas (27%)
Electricity (10%)
Wood (8%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
Businesses in Boulder Junction, WI
YMCA: 1
Boulder Junction compared to Wisconsin state average:
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.