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Marietta, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 470.
Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 
Males: 235  (50.0%)
Females: 235  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

50.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53826.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,196 (it was $33,906 in 2000)
Marietta:

$59,196
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,412 (it was $14,341 in 2000)

Marietta town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $228,502 (it was $100,600 in 2000)
Marietta:

$228,502
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $215,491; detached houses: $223,123; townhouses or other attached units: $368,547; in 2-unit structures: $166,269; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $204,114; mobile homes: $108,006
March 2022 cost of living index in Marietta: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Marietta, WI (2010)
    • 46799.4%White alone
    • 10.2%Black alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone
    • 10.2%Hispanic

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

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Ancestries: German (38.6%), Irish (22.4%), English (10.8%), Norwegian (9.2%), Czech (3.5%), French (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 47.0 square miles.

Population density: 10.0 people per square mile   (very low).

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Wisconsin:

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

0.9% ($950)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (45.4 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (70.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (182.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Steuben, WI (2.0 miles),
Boscobel, WI (2.1 miles ),
Woodman, WI (2.1 miles),
Haney, WI (2.7 miles ),
Wauzeka, WI (2.7 miles ),
Watterstown, WI (3.1 miles ),
Bell Center, WI (3.1 miles),
Richwood, WI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.16 N, Longitude: 90.78 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Marietta, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $270,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $89,600
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $89,600
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Marietta, WI residents
Average permit cost in Marietta, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Marietta, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.0%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.9%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (36.1%)
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.2%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.2%)
  • Health care (3.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (2.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Apparel (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Marietta, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Construction laborers (3.5%)
  • Registered nurses (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (26.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)

Average climate in Marietta, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Marietta-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Marietta town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 tornado 19.5 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Marietta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 359.0 miles away from the city center
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 151.9 miles away from the city 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 335.9 miles away from Marietta center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 359.1 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 142.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 312.4 miles away from the city 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 Crawford County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 4, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Marietta:

  • BOSCOBEL CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BOSCOBEL, WI)
  • BOSCOBEL AREA HEALTH CARE Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; BOSCOBEL, WI)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-FENNIMORE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FENNIMORE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marietta:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 33 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Viterbo University (about 51 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 51 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 52 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • Luther College (about 53 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 55 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 56 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Marietta: Dremsa Farm (A), Dolans Pavilion (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Marietta: Maple Ridge Bible Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Steele Cemetery (1), Boydtown Cemetery (2), Pioneer Cemetery (3), Wayne Cemetery (4), Pleasant Mound Cemetery (5), Posey Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Clear Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Richland Creek (A), Knapp Creek (B), Clear Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Crawford 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:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
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:

3.1%
Whole state:

3.7%
3 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
5 people in religious group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Marietta:

Marital status in Marietta, WI
  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Marietta:

  • High school or higher: 77.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marietta, WI (based on Crawford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,1507
Mainline Protestant2,82919
Evangelical Protestant1,16910
Other2372
None7,259-
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: 7
Crawford County:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Crawford County:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Crawford County:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Crawford County:

10.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.6%
Wisconsin:

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

11.3%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Marietta:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marietta:

  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marietta:

  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 272ft / 83.3mTotal length
  • $1,530,000Total costs
  • 24,804Total average daily traffic
  • 1,690Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,524Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Marietta, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 72000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marietta, WI

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.169611 Lon: -90.790167, Call Sign: WROX223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.975 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2021, Expiration Date: 12/23/2031, Certifier: Clifford Monroe, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marietta, WI
  • 49.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.1%Wood
  • 7.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marietta, WI
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 44.1%Wood
  • 5.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Marietta 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 below state average.
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