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Halsey, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 651.
Population change since 2000: +0.9%
 
Males: 329  (50.5%)
Females: 322  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

34.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54411.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,906 (it was $44,625 in 2000)
Halsey:

$68,906
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,724 (it was $15,317 in 2000)

Halsey town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $181,151 (it was $86,700 in 2000)
Halsey:

$181,151
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $244,309; detached houses: $248,058; townhouses or other attached units: $250,016; in 2-unit structures: $447,594; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,765; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $137,100; mobile homes: $64,848; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $112,419
March 2022 cost of living index in Halsey: 90.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Halsey, WI (2010)
    • 61694.6%White alone
    • 132.0%Asian alone
    • 132.0%Hispanic
    • 91.4%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (63.4%), Polish (7.6%), Irish (6.0%), French (5.1%), United States (5.0%), Swedish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 33.1 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

9 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Halsey town:

1.2% ($1,065)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (74.2 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (142.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (253.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Athens, WI (2.0 miles ),
Bern, WI (2.3 miles ),
Hamburg, WI (2.3 miles ),
Goodrich, WI (2.5 miles ),
Rietbrock, WI (2.6 miles ),
Rib Falls, WI (3.0 miles ),
Johnson, WI (3.1 miles ),
Corning, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 45.08 N, Longitude: 90.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Halsey, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $278,400
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +114 (+21.5%).
Most common industries in Halsey, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.6%)
  • Food (12.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.6%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
  • Wood products (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Food (12.2%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (10.1%)
  • Wood products (7.4%)
  • Paper (4.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (12.1%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Halsey, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Halsey, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Halsey-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Halsey town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Halsey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 295.0 miles away from Halsey center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.8 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 228.5 miles away from Halsey center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 302.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 307.2 miles away from Halsey center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marathon County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak station near Halsey:

  • 20 miles: WAUSAU (109 S. 17TH AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Halsey:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 20 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 45 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 50 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 75 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 76 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 95 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 95 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Halsey: Rausch Farms (A), Meridian Heights Farm (B), Forth Dairy Farm (C), Halsey Townhall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Halsey: Amco County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Marathon 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:

3.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

82.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

4.2%
Whole state:

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

3.9%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Halsey:

Marital status in Halsey, WI
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 68.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Halsey:

  • High school or higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Halsey, WI (based on Marathon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic41,26025
Evangelical Protestant23,68675
Mainline Protestant20,77939
Other1,1969
Orthodox401
None47,102-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
This county:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Marathon County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 54
Marathon County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
Marathon County:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Halsey:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJMT (730 AM; 1 kW; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Halsey:

  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCLQ (89.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Halsey:

  • WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31CI (Channel 31; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.0mTotal length
  • $373,000Total costs
  • 3,505Total average daily traffic
  • 82Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,852Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Halsey, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Halsey, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Halsey, WI
  • 41.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.2%Wood
  • 25.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.9%Electricity
  • 1.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Halsey, WI
  • 56.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.5%Utility gas


Halsey 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.
  • Median age significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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