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Marathon County

Population in July 2009: 1,002. Population change since 2000: +10.1%
 

Males: 504  (50.3%)
Females: 498  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  32.4 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $55,542 (it was $50,500 in 2000)
Hamburg:

$55,542
Wisconsin:

$49,993
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,958

Hamburg town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $136,958 (it was $92,200 in 2000)
Hamburg:

$136,958
Wisconsin:

$170,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $156,174; Detached houses: $161,582; In 2-unit structures: $156,297; Mobile homes: $69,945

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Hamburg races chart
  • White alone - 873 (95.9%)
  • Two or more races - 18 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic - 7 (0.8%)
  • Black alone - 5 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 3 (0.3%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Hamburg: 89.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (74.5%), English (7.3%), Irish (6.0%), Polish (4.9%), Norwegian (3.4%), United States (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1468 feet

Land area: 35.4 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hamburg:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hamburg town:

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 69.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

19 residents are foreign born (1.1% Asia, 0.7% Europe, 0.3% Latin America).

This town:  2.1%
Wisconsin:  3.6%

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

Hamburg town:  1.4% ($1,265)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
Hamburg satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (79.2 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (140.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (250.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Halsey, WI (2.3 miles ), Berlin, WI (2.4 miles ), Rib Falls, WI (2.5 miles ), Rietbrock, WI (2.8 miles ), Corning, WI (2.9 miles ), Athens, WI (2.9 miles ), Bern, WI (3.2 miles ), Goodrich, WI (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $93,100
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $20,000
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $86,100
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $86,100
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $10,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $161,100
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $160,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.07 N, Longitude: 89.92 W

Hamburg household income distribution Hamburg home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.2%
Wisconsin:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +223 (+32.5%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (20%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

Work and jobs in Hamburg: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Hamburg, Wisconsin

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Tornado activity:

Hamburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Hamburg 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 8.1 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marathon County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals/medical centers near Hamburg:

  • ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; WAUSAU, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HLTH CTR (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; MERRILL, WI)
  • ST CLARE'S HOSPITAL OF WESTON INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; WESTON, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Hamburg, WI

Amtrak station near Hamburg:

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamburg:

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 42 miles; Stevens Point, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,352)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 80 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 9,913)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 81 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 3,059)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 91 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 3,092)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 97 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 3,643)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 99 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 9,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 100 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 7,101)

Public elementary/middle school in Hamburg:

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Notable locations in Hamburg: Kreuger Farms (A), Misty Hollow Farms (B), Graswerka Family Farm (C), Achterberg Farm (D), Otter Farms (E), Hamburg Townhall (F), Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hamburg include: Salem Church (A), Saint Peters Church (B), Saint Pauls Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rest Haven Pet Cemetery (1), Hamburg Cemetery (2), Fromm Cemetery (3), Saint Pauls Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Grass Creek (A), McGinnis Creek (B). Display/hide their locations 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:  3.2 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  85.3%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.6%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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

5.4%
Whole state:

8.7%

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

0.4%
Whole state:

3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hamburg, WI


Hamburg 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 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.
  • House age above 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. (36%)
  • Wood (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (29%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marathon County Wisconsin:


2008 Presidential Election results in Marathon County Wisconsin:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Hamburg (based on Marathon County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 70.82%
Here70.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodUnited Church of Christ
Adherents51.8%15.4%12.3%4.8%3.1%
Congregations19.7%15.7%12.6%12.6%3.9%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian and Missionary AllianceOther
Adherents2.4%1.7%1.6%1.5%5.5%
Congregations3.9%3.9%1.6%1.6%24.4%
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: 32
Marathon County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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
This county:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marathon County:

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Marathon County:

27.1%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

13.0%

5.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,687 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.26%
Wisconsin average:

6.06%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($260 average AGI)
Marathon County:

0.05%
Wisconsin average:

0.08%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wood County, WI  0.43% ($44,780 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, WI  0.40% ($28,839)
from Portage County, WI  0.35% ($33,553)


4.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,625 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.91%
Wisconsin average:

6.22%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($139 average AGI)
Marathon County:

0.04%
Wisconsin average:

0.04%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wood County, WI  0.34% ($28,474 average AGI)
to Lincoln County, WI  0.32% ($33,509)
to Dane County, WI  0.30% ($33,788)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hamburg:

  • 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.)
  • WJMT (730 AM; 1 kW; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WXCO (1230 AM; 1 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamburg:

  • 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)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, 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.)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WRLO-FM (105.3 FM; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Hamburg:

  • 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.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WJFW-TV (Channel 12; RHINELANDER, WI; Owner: NORTHLAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W31CI (Channel 31; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTPX (Channel 46; ANTIGO, WI; Owner: PAXSON WAUSAU LICENSE, INC.)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W27AU (Channel 27; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: NORTHLAND TELEVISION, INC.)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 18 meters (59ft)
Total average daily traffic: 5,325
Total average daily truck traffic: 124
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 7,125

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 1
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 3
  • 2000-2010: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Hamburg, WI


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N9FOJ, Previous Call Sign: KA9SJR, Licensee ID: L00207053
    Grant Date: 01/26/2010, Expiration Date: 03/06/2020, Certifier: Gloria J Henneman
    Registrant: Gloria J Henneman, 596 County Rd F, Hamburg, WI 54411

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