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Buffalo County

Population in July 2008: 492. Population change since 2000: +2.9%
 

Males: 259  (52.7%)
Females: 233  (47.3%)

Median resident age:  37.2 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,023 (it was $36,750 in 2000)
Glencoe:  $44,023
Wisconsin:  $50,578

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,185
Glencoe:  $20,185
Wisconsin:  $25,993

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $151,315 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Glencoe:  $151,315
Wisconsin:  $168,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $211,809; Detached houses: $247,427; Townhouses or other attached units: $94,090; Mobile homes: $25,870

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Races in Glencoe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Glencoe: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (63.2%), Polish (34.7%), Norwegian (14.9%), Irish (9.4%), Italian (4.2%), Swiss (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1278 feet

Land area: 44.7 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Glencoe

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Glencoe town

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

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:

Glencoe:  2.1% ($2,000)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (36.7 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (88.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (259.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Arcadia, WI (2.3 miles ), Cross, WI (2.3 miles ), Waumandee, WI (2.4 miles ), Montana, WI (2.6 miles ), Arcadia, WI (2.8 miles ), Lincoln, WI (3.0 miles) , Independence, WI (3.2 miles ), Burnside, WI (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 44.28 N, Longitude: 91.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

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Population change in the 1990s: -24 (-4.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (41%)
  • Food (12%)
  • Furniture and related products (12%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Construction (3%)
  • Metal and metal products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Furniture and related products (12%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (33%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)



Average climate in Glencoe, Wisconsin

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Glencoe-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.8 miles away from the Glencoe town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 53.7 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Glencoe:
  • FRANCISCAN SKEMP MED CTR-ARCADIA HOSP (about 6 miles; ARCADIA, WI)
  • TRI COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; WHITEHALL, WI)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; WINONA, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Glencoe, WI

Amtrak station near Glencoe:
  • 17 miles: WINONA (65 E. MARK ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Glencoe:
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 18 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 34 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 36 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; FT enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 36 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,601)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 38 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 8,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 45 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; FT enrollment: 7,183)

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Cemeteries: Glencoe Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.8%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  8.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.7%
Whole state:  3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Glencoe, WI



Glencoe 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.
  • 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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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Buffalo County Wisconsin:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (42%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (28%)
  • Wood (24%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Glencoe

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents34.8%29.1%9.8%9.8%5.2%
Congregations10.8%21.6%13.5%10.8%10.8%
NameUnited Church of ChristNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOld Order AmishBaptist General ConferenceOther religions
Adherents4.7%2.7%2.6%0.6%0.7%
Congregations8.1%5.4%10.8%2.7%5.4%
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.


5.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,363 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.62%
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 Trempealeau County, WI  0.72% ($35,500 average AGI)
from Eau Claire County, WI  0.66% ($24,919)
from Winona County, MN  0.64% ($30,944)


6.87% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,560 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.87%
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 Eau Claire County, WI  1.27% ($27,444 average AGI)
to Winona County, MN  0.97% ($30,764)
to Trempealeau County, WI  0.79% ($32,022)


Strongest AM radio stations in Glencoe:
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • 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.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Glencoe:
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KAGE-FM (95.3 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • K203BR (88.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WHTL-FM (102.3 FM; WHITEHALL, WI; Owner: THE WHTL GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • K280EI (103.9 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFBZ (105.5 FM; TREMPEALEAU, WI; Owner: S & S BROADCASTING)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDMO (95.9 FM; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KWNO-FM (99.3 FM; RUSHFORD, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Glencoe:
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K38CL (Channel 38; WINONA, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K62EV (Channel 62; WINONA, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 22 meters (72ft)
Total costs: $1,302,000
Total average daily traffic: 6,800
Total average daily truck traffic: 182
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 9,291

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 5
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2009: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Glencoe, WI

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