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Ashland County

Population in July 2009: 436. Population change since 2000: +0.7%
 

Males: 225  (51.7%)
Females: 211  (48.3%)

Median resident age:  40.4 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,129 (it was $42,159 in 2000)
Chippewa:

$48,129
Wisconsin:

$49,993
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,662

Chippewa town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $128,631 (it was $77,200 in 2000)
Chippewa:

$128,631
Wisconsin:

$170,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $152,879; Detached houses: $158,202; Mobile homes: $70,659

Chippewa, WI residents, houses, and apartments details

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Chippewa races chart
  • White alone - 424 (97.9%)
  • Black alone - 4 (0.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.7%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.2%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Chippewa: 88.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: German (47.6%), Polish (14.3%), Irish (7.6%), English (7.2%), Norwegian (6.2%), Swedish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 124.4 square miles.

Population density: 3.5 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Chippewa:

  • High school or higher: 77.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chippewa town:

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 69.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 2.6%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.7%
Wisconsin:  3.6%

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

Chippewa town:  2.0% ($1,533)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (84.9 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (138.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (326.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Shanagolden, WI (2.6 miles) , Butternut, WI (3.2 miles ), Lake, WI (3.2 miles ), Draper, WI (3.2 miles) , Peeksville, WI (3.4 miles) , Gordon, WI (3.5 miles ), Jacobs, WI (3.5 miles ), Park Falls, WI (3.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $38,800
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $76,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $77,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $53,800
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 46.03 N, Longitude: 90.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Chippewa household income distribution Chippewa home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.5%
Wisconsin:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +41 (+10.5%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Paper (23%)
  • Wood products (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Health care (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Food and beverage stores (16%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Paper (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Woodworkers (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Chippewa-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the Chippewa town center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ashland County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Wind: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Chippewa:

  • FLAMBEAU HSPTL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; PARK FALLS, WI)
  • HAYWARD AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 31 miles away; HAYWARD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL MED CTR (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 39 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chippewa:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 82 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,160)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 85 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 9,823)
  • Lake Superior College (about 86 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 86 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,184)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 94 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 9,913)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 94 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 100 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 7,101)

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Notable locations in Chippewa: Stock Farm Bridge Recreation Site (A), Chippewa Townhall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Pelican Lake (A), Snoose Lake (B), Slim Lake (C), Bullhead Lake (D), Camp Four Lake (E), Bear Lake (F), Cub Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rocky Run (A), Kelp Creek (B), Hungry Run (C), Hay Creek (D), Camp Fourteen Creek (E), Camp Fifteen Creek (F), Black Creek (G), Spring Brook (H), Reins Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
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 town:  2.7 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  78.8%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.2%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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

8.7%
Whole state:

8.7%

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

5.2%
Whole state:

3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Chippewa, WI


8 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children

Chippewa compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below 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 college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)



Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Wood (47%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (42%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Ashland County Wisconsin:




2008 Presidential Election results in Ashland County Wisconsin:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Chippewa (based on Ashland County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 69.10%
Here69.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of Christ
Adherents52.8%18.7%9.5%4.4%3.1%
Congregations24.2%15.2%6.1%3.0%9.1%
NameBaptist General ConferenceUnited Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents2.2%1.9%1.9%1.8%3.8%
Congregations3.0%9.1%3.0%9.1%18.2%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Ashland County:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Ashland County:

6.76 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
This county:

18.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Ashland County:

26.4%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.7%
State:

13.0%

5.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,511 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.87%
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 Bayfield County, WI  1.18% ($23,356 average AGI)
from Price County, WI  0.35% ($35,227)
from St. Louis County, MN  0.18% ($33,909)


6.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,043 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.74%
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 Bayfield County, WI  0.99% ($38,048 average AGI)
to Price County, WI  0.43% ($29,778)
to Douglas County, WI  0.37% ($20,739)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chippewa:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNBI (980 AM; 1 kW; PARK FALLS, WI)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chippewa:

  • WCQM (98.3 FM; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, LLC)
  • WHBM-FM (90.3 FM; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WOJB (88.9 FM; RESERVE, WI; Owner: LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWA PUBLIC)

TV broadcast stations around Chippewa:

  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 340
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 340


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WQRB-FM TRANSMITTER, 4.7 Km Ese Of Albertville (Lat: 44.928611 Lon: -91.542222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 125 m, Overall height: 125.9 m, Call Sign: WPTY392
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2002, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Certifier: Stephen G Davis
    Registrant: Capstar Tx Limited Partnership, 2625 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Fax: (918) 664-3066, Email:
  • Chippewa Falls, WI, Lat: 44.936278 Lon: -91.392694, Call Sign: WPUR271
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.318 MHz, 956.318 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/17/2002, Expiration Date: 04/17/2012, Certifier: John Allen
    Registrant: Utc Spectrum Services, 200 North Glebe Rd. #1000, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 558-2214, Fax: (703) 558-0523, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC9HYI, Licensee ID: L01046593
    Grant Date: 08/01/2005, Expiration Date: 08/01/2015, Certifier: Peter T Peloquin
    Registrant: Peter T Peloquin, 2101 150th St, Chippewa, WI 54729-0021
  • Call Sign: KC9NME, Licensee ID: L01393274
    Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 04/24/2018, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2008, Certifier: Jerry M Anders
    Registrant: Jerry M Anders, 13128 35th Ave, Chippewa, WI 54729
  • Call Sign: KC9OLC, Previous Call Sign: KC9NME, Licensee ID: L01393274
    Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 04/24/2018, Certifier: Jerry M Anders
    Registrant: Jerry M Anders, 13128 35th Ave, Chippewa, WI 54729


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