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Leola, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 308.
Population change since 2000: +16.2%
 
Males: 162  (52.6%)
Females: 146  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

49.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54966.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,290 (it was $36,607 in 2000)
Leola:

$59,290
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,497 (it was $15,699 in 2000)

Leola town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $205,256 (it was $86,800 in 2000)
Leola:

$205,256
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $226,508; detached houses: $254,100; townhouses or other attached units: $301,444; in 2-unit structures: $162,432; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $303,631; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $204,663; mobile homes: $107,260; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $47,510
March 2022 cost of living index in Leola: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Leola, WI (2010)
    • 29495.5%White alone
    • 134.2%Hispanic
    • 10.3%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (38.9%), Norwegian (16.2%), Polish (14.7%), Irish (12.8%), English (9.8%), Czech (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 37.2 square miles.

Population density: 8.3 people per square mile   (very low).

6 residents are foreign born (0.8% Europe, 0.8% Asia, 0.8% Latin America).

This town:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

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

1.1% ($957)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (55.8 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (79.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (191.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Camelot, WI (2.4 miles ),
Lake Sherwood, WI (2.6 miles ),
Plainfield, WI (2.8 miles ),
Pine Grove, WI (2.9 miles ),
Hancock, WI (2.9 miles ),
Lake Arrowhead, WI (3.1 miles ),
Bancroft, WI (3.2 miles ),
Big Flats, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.20 N, Longitude: 89.65 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Leola, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $400,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $198,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Leola, WI residents
Average permit cost in Leola, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+21.0%).
Most common industries in Leola, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.9%)
  • Food (10.7%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (30.2%)
  • Food (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.3%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.4%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Food (10.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.2%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
Most common occupations in Leola, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.9%)
  • Food processing workers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (18.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Top executives (5.1%)

Average climate in Leola, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 25.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.05. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.05
U.S.:

1.51
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Leola-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 40% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Leola town center killed 6 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 tornado 21.6 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 9% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 193.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 408.1 miles away from Leola center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 383.3 miles away from Leola center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 408.2 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 165.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 252.4 miles away from Leola 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 Adams County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Leola:

  • WISCONSIN RAPIDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI)
  • EDGEWATER HAVEN NUR HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PORT EDWARDS, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leola:

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 15 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 23 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 55 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 56 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 60 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 63 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 68 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)

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Cemetery: Holliday Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: 9 Reservoir (A), 6 Reservoir (B), 10 Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Leola include: Big Roche A Cri State Fishery Area (1), Leola Marsh State Wildlife Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

10.5%
Whole state:

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

6.4%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Leola:

Marital status in Leola, WI
  • Never married: 14.3%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Leola:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leola, WI (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,7002
Mainline Protestant1,5119
Evangelical Protestant8398
Other2892
None16,536-
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: 1
Adams County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Adams County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Adams County:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

9.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

28.7%
State:

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

13.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Leola:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leola:

  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMMA (93.9 FM; NEKOOSA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WYTE (96.7 FM; WHITING, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSPT-FM (97.9 FM; STEVENS POINT, WI; Owner: AMERICUS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWSP (89.9 FM; STEVENS POINT, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF WISCONSIN)

TV broadcast stations around Leola:

  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W16AY (Channel 16; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CS (Channel 18; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W40BC (Channel 40; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62DA (Channel 62; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W06BU (Channel 6; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • 1,131Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,243Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leola, WI
  • 71.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.7%Wood
  • 8.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.3%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Electricity
  • 2.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leola, WI
  • 46.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Wood
  • 15.4%Utility gas
  • 15.4%Electricity


Leola compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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.
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