Gardner, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: -0.3%
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| Males: 622 |  (52.1%) |
| Females: 572 |  (47.9%) |
| Median resident age: | 48.2 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 54204.
| Gardner: | $67,311 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,060 (it was $21,181 in 2000)
Gardner town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $273,309 (it was $112,500 in 2000)
| Gardner: | $273,309 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $366,538; detached houses: $382,174; townhouses or other attached units: $293,332; in 2-unit structures: $553,291; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $341,581; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $268,549; mobile homes: $78,133
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gardner, WI
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- 1,15096.3%White alone
- 211.8%Hispanic
- 80.7%American Indian alone
- 70.6%Black alone
- 70.6%Two or more races
- 10.08%Asian alone
Races in Gardner detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Gardner, Wisconsin as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gardner is 1,194 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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Ancestries: German (40.2%), Polish (8.4%), Irish (7.8%), French (5.0%), Norwegian (3.9%), English (3.8%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 34.3 square miles.
Population density: 35 people per square mile (very low).
16 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.3% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Gardner town: | 1.5% ($1,690) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI 
(29.7 miles , pop. 102,313).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (123.2 miles , pop. 596,974).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (205.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Little Sturgeon, WI (1.4 miles),
Nasewaupee, WI (2.6 miles ),
), Forestville, WI (3.1 miles ),
), Clay Banks, WI (3.5 miles ),
), Ahnapee, WI (3.7 miles ),
), Red River, WI (3.7 miles )
)Latitude: 44.81 N, Longitude: 87.58 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 920
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $244,800
- 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $278,400
- 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $214,500
- 2018: 13 buildings, average cost: $214,500
- 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,100
- 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $173,700
- 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $152,800
- 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $108,300
- 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,300
- 2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $111,900
- 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $108,200
- 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $96,000
- 1998: 17 buildings, average cost: $96,000
| Here: | 3.3% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Construction (9.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
- Transportation equipment (7.9%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
- Health care (6.7%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.9%)
- Educational services (4.5%)
- Construction (15.5%)
- Transportation equipment (11.7%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.2%)
- Metal & metal products (4.6%)
- Educational services (3.4%)
- Health care (13.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.8%)
- Educational services (6.0%)
- Public administration (6.0%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.2%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.4%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
- Electricians (6.0%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (4.4%)
Average climate in Gardner, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Gardner-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/19/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Gardner town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 7/5/1994, a category F4 tornado 35.3 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Gardner-area historical earthquake activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 208.4 miles away from Gardner center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 241.2 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 392.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 429.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 202.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 337.8 miles away from Gardner center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Door County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Gardner:
- DAVITA - STURGEON BAY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; STURGEON BAY, WI)
- DOOR COUNTY MEM HOSP ECF AND NH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; STURGEON BAY, WI)
- MINISTRY DOOR COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; STURGEON BAY, WI)
- RIVERSIDE NSG HM (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; OCONTO, WI)
- BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; OCONTO, WI)
- ALGOMA LONG TERM CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ALGOMA, WI)
- ALGOMA LTC UNIT (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ALGOMA, WI)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gardner:
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 26 miles; Green Bay, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,415)
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 33 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)
- Saint Norbert College (about 35 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
- Lawrence University (about 56 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
- Fox Valley Technical College (about 57 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
- Lakeland College (about 69 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 73 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Gardner: Wautier Farm (A), Malvitz Bay Farms (B), Brussels - Union - Gardner Fire Department Station 2 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Gardner include: White Star Church (A), Episcopal Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Stevenson Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2), Geise Cemetery (3), White Star Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Swamps: Gardner Swamp (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Creek: Keyes Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Parks in Gardner include: Claflin County Park (1), Tornado Memorial County Park (2), Gardner Swamp State Wildlife Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 71.3% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 5.8% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.4% of all households
| This town: | 6.4% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 1.0% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Gardner:
- Never married: 18.7%
- Now married: 64.6%
- Separated: 0.2%
- Widowed: 6.6%
- Divorced: 9.9%
For population 25 years and over in Gardner:
- High school or higher: 83.0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
- Unemployed: 5.5%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 8.9 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Gardner, WI (based on Door County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 9,325 | 6 |
| Mainline Protestant | 5,123 | 20 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,560 | 23 |
| Other | 253 | 4 |
| Orthodox | - | - |
| None | 8,524 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 13
| This county: | 4.68 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
| Door County: | 8.29 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 90
| Here: | 32.43 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 8.3% |
| Wisconsin: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Door County: | 25.9% |
| Wisconsin: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Door County: | 13.2% |
| State: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Gardner:
- WDOR (910 AM; 1 kW; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
- WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
- WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WOCO (1260 AM; 1 kW; OCONTO, WI; Owner: LAMARDO INC.)
- WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
Strongest FM radio stations in Gardner:
- WPFF (90.5 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: FAMILY ED BC CORP OF DOOR COUNTY WI)
- WDOR-FM (93.9 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: DOOR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WBDK (96.7 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WSRG (97.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MAGNUM BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WLYD (99.7 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS INC)
- WRLU (104.1 FM; ALGOMA, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRKU (102.1 FM; FORESTVILLE, WI; Owner: NICOLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRGX (88.5 FM; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: FAMILY ED B/C CORP OF DOOR COUNTY WI)
- WEMY (91.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC)
- WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WLST (95.1 FM; MARINETTE, WI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS L.L.C.)
- WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
- WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WRVM (102.7 FM; SURING, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
- WSFQ (96.3 FM; PESHTIGO, WI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
- WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
- WHYB (103.7 FM; MENOMINEE, MI; Owner: BADGER COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
- WJLW (106.7 FM; ALLOUEZ, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
TV broadcast stations around Gardner:
- W22BW (Channel 22; STURGEON BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
- WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
- WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
- WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
- WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
- WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
- WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 2Number of bridges
- 13ft / 3.9mTotal length
- 11,500Total average daily traffic
- 22,600Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 46.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 23.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 13.0%Utility gas
- 8.7%Electricity
- 8.1%Wood
- 57.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 31.1%Utility gas
- 6.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 4.4%Wood
Gardner 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 rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.