Emerald, Wisconsin

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Population in July 2007: 837. Population change since 2000: +18.4%

Males: 431	(51.5%)
Females: 406	(48.5%)

Median resident age:	35.3 years
Wisconsin median age:	36.0 years

Zip codes: 54012.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $56,805 (it was $47,500 in 2000)

Emerald:	$56,805
Wisconsin:	$50,578

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $234,814 (it was $145,400 in 2000)

Emerald:	$234,814
Wisconsin:	$168,800

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Races in Emerald:

White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
Vietnamese (1.0%)
American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Emerald: 95.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.9%), Norwegian (21.3%), Dutch (13.6%), Irish (10.1%), Polish (7.5%), Swedish (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1155 feet

Land area: 34.8 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Emerald

High school or higher: 87.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Unemployed: 2.7%
Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Emerald town

Never married: 23.5%
Now married: 65.9%
Separated: 1.7%
Widowed: 3.1%
Divorced: 5.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.0%
Wisconsin:	3.6%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Emerald:	1.2% ($1,733)
Wisconsin:	2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Paul, MN (54.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (390.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Baldwin, WI (5.8 miles ), Cylon, WI (6.0 miles ), Erin Prairie, WI (6.8 miles ), Deer Park, WI (8.5 miles ), Forest, WI (8.5 miles ), Baldwin, WI (8.7 miles ), Hammond, WI (8.9 miles ), Woodville, WI (9.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,600
1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,300
1998: 1 building, cost: $125,000
1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $100,600
2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $143,800
2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $132,300
2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $115,500
2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $186,700
2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $188,600
2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $188,200
2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,300

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Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 45.08 N, Longitude: 92.33 W

Population change in the 1990s: +62 (+9.9%).

Most common industries for males:

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
Construction (12%)
Metal and metal products (6%)
Machinery (6%)
Truck transportation (6%)
Plastics and rubber products (4%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (20%)
Educational services (10%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Social assistance (4%)
Food (4%)
Plastics and rubber products (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Farmers and farm managers (15%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Assemblers and fabricators (5%)

Most common occupations for females

Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Other healthcare support occupations (5%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

Average climate in Emerald, Wisconsin

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Emerald, Wisconsin average precipitation

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Emerald-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 16% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Emerald town 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 9.5 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Emerald:

BALDWIN AREA MEDICAL CTR 141 (about 12 miles; BALDWIN, WI)
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; NEW RICHMOND, WI)
HUDSON HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; HUDSON, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Emerald, WI

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Emerald:

CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 61 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; ID: EAU)
MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 64 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; ID: MSP)
ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 82 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Emerald:

AMERY MUNI (about 13 miles; AMERY, WI; ID: AHH)
NEW RICHMOND MUNI (about 15 miles; NEW RICHMOND, WI; ID: RNH)
BOYCEVILLE MUNI (about 22 miles; BOYCEVILLE, WI; ID: 3T3)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Emerald:

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS (about 27 miles; RIVER FALLS, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,491)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 32 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; FT enrollment: 7,183)
CENTURY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 49 miles; WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN; FT enrollment: 4,381)
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,171)
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN; FT enrollment: 2,475)
ST PAUL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 56 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 2,587)
BROWN INSTITUTE LTD (about 59 miles; MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN; FT enrollment: 2,171)

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Notable location: Emerald Townhall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Creek: Carr Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

LIVING WORD CHAPEL (Population served: 25, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-10-2002), St Boil Water Order (JAN-10-2002), St Public Notif requested (JAN-10-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-10-2002), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2002)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-08-2001), St Boil Water Order (NOV-08-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-08-2001), St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2001), St Compliance achieved (DEC-21-2001)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-14-2001), St Boil Water Order (AUG-14-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2001), St Compliance achieved (OCT-18-2001)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-25-2001), St Boil Water Order (MAY-25-2001), St Public Notif requested (MAY-25-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-25-2001), St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2001)

Average household size:

This town:	2.9 people
Wisconsin:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	81.8%
Whole state:	66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	5.1%
Whole state:	5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	3.7%
Whole state:	8.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	1.1%
Whole state:	3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Emerald, WI

Emerald 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.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

2004 Presidential Election results in St. Croix County Wisconsin:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%) Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (22%) Electricity (9%) Wood (7%) Utility gas (2%) No fuel used (1%)

8.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,666 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.94%
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 Washington County, MN	1.57% ($59,592 average AGI)
from Ramsey County, MN	1.08% ($48,784)
from Pierce County, WI	0.85% ($39,054)

6.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($45,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.86%
Wisconsin average:	6.22%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($109 average AGI)
St. Croix County: 0.03%
Wisconsin average: 0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Washington County, MN	0.75% ($56,283 average AGI)
to Polk County, WI	0.69% ($38,739)
to Pierce County, WI	0.68% ($39,824)

Strongest AM radio stations in Emerald:

WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
WIXK (1590 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEW RICHMOND, WI; Owner: WIXK-AM, LLC)
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.)
WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
WMGT (1220 AM; 5 kW; STILLWATER, MN; Owner: ENDURANCE BROADCASTING, LLC)
WMIN (740 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: WRPX, INC.)
WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Emerald:

WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
WVSS (90.7 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
W211AY (90.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Emerald:

WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1

2618 County Road S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125.9 m, Call Sign: KNKA219
880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
Grant Date: 11/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/01/2014, Certifier: Erik Young
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Lottie L Thompson, 2618 County Road S (Forest #51085), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125.9 m
Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

STATION, 2.0 Mi W Of, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WEF800
Assigned Frequencies : 953.700 MHz
Grant Date: 01/28/1999, Expiration Date: 05/12/2009
Registrant: Phone: (715) 386-4701

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2

Aircraft: ARVOLD DONALD J ROTORWAY 162F EXEC (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 322BT , Serial Number: 6139, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/2004
Registrant (Individual): Donald J Arvold, 1673 250th St, Emerald, WI 54013
Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BF12-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 39111 , Serial Number: 3328, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 07/23/1955
Registrant (Individual): Joe D Jessop, 2238 130th Ave, Emerald, WI 54013

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