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Lafayette County

Population in July 2009: 370. Population change since 2000: +1.1%
 

Males: 197  (53.3%)
Females: 173  (46.7%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,665 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Fayette:

$44,665
Wisconsin:

$49,993
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,895

Fayette town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $144,096 (it was $97,700 in 2000)
Fayette:

$144,096
Wisconsin:

$170,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $237,412; Detached houses: $235,758; Townhouses or other attached units: $451,663; Mobile homes: $98,031

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Fayette: 89.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (32.2%), German (23.0%), Swiss (14.2%), Irish (13.4%), English (12.8%), United States (6.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1040 feet

Land area: 35.2 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Fayette:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fayette town:

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 64.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

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 July 2011

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

Fayette town:  1.5% ($1,500)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (36.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (135.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Lamont, WI (2.3 miles ), Argyle, WI (2.4 miles ), Blanchard, WI (2.4 miles ), Waldwick, WI (2.5 miles ), Willow Springs, WI (2.6 miles ), Blanchardville, WI (2.7 miles ), Hollandale, WI (2.7 miles ), Argyle, WI (2.9 miles ).

Latitude: 42.78 N, Longitude: 90.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.1%
Wisconsin:

8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+14.7%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (42%)
  • Construction (19%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (6%)
  • Wood products (3%)
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (3%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)
  • Health care (30%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6%)
  • Food (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (36%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Food processing workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)

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Tornado activity:

Fayette-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the Fayette town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.0 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fayette-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 78.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lafayette County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Fayette:

  • MEMORIAL HSPTL LAFAYETTE CTY (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; DARLINGTON, WI)
  • UPLAND HILLS HLTH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; DODGEVILLE, WI)
  • MONROE CLINIC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; MONROE, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Fayette, WI

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fayette:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 26 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 6,352)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 37 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 37,050)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 37 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 8,846)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 42 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 5,928)
  • Rock Valley College (about 61 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 3,903)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 64 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • Ashford University (about 65 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 46,717)

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Church in Fayette: Saint Michaels Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: County Line Cemetery (1), Fayette Cemetery (2), Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Yellowstone Lake (A), Yellowstone Lake 18 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Steiner Branch (A), Canon Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Fayette include: Yellowstone Conservation Area (1), Yellowstone Savanna State Natural Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Lafayette County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.5%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.3%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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

9.7%
Whole state:

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

0.0%
Whole state:

3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fayette, WI


Fayette compared to Wisconsin 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above 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 (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (54%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (29%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lafayette County Wisconsin:


2008 Presidential Election results in Lafayette County Wisconsin:
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Religion statistics for Fayette:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 76.58%
Here76.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents58.0%22.6%12.2%3.0%4.2%
Congregations33.3%23.1%23.1%5.1%15.4%
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: 4
This county:

2.53 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Lafayette County:

12.03 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lafayette County:

13.9%
State:

13.0%

5.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,045 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.38%
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 Grant County, WI  1.05% ($28,594 average AGI)
from Green County, WI  0.79% ($23,346)
from Dane County, WI  0.78% ($32,667)


6.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,098 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.32%
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 Grant County, WI  1.18% ($37,282 average AGI)
to Green County, WI  1.03% ($30,250)
to Dane County, WI  0.97% ($31,781)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fayette:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fayette:

  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WSUM (91.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Fayette:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 10
Total length: 15 meters (49ft)
Total costs: $469,000
Total average daily traffic: 2,305
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 2,506

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 1
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Fayette, WI


Fayette on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"

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