Mason, Wisconsin

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Population in 2021: 103 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +43.1%
Males: 52  (50.7%)
Females: 51  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.1 years

Zip code: 54856

Estimated median household income in 2021: $56,038 (it was $32,917 in 2000)
Mason:

$56,038
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $34,771 (it was $12,742 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $127,092 (it was $41,000 in 2000)
Mason:

$127,092
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $92,398; detached houses: $107,500; mobile homes: $41,571

Median gross rent in 2021: $993.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mason: 86.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 6.7%
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  • Races in Mason, WI (2021)
    • 5674.7%White alone
    • 2128.0%Two or more races
    • 22.7%Hispanic



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Mason, Wisconsin as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mason is 50 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (26.7%), German (10.0%), Croatian (3.3%), Irish (3.3%), Norwegian (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1925

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 0.51 square miles.

Population density: 203 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $759 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $856 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (55.6 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (142.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (359.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kelly, WI (1.8 miles ),
Grand View, WI (2.3 miles),
Keystone, WI (2.9 miles ),
Grandview, WI (3.0 miles ),
Eileen, WI (3.1 miles ),
Pilsen, WI (3.3 miles ),
White River, WI (3.3 miles ),
Barksdale, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 46.43 N, Longitude: 91.06 W

Area code: 715

Distribution of median household income in Mason, WI in 2021
Distribution of house value in Mason, WI in 2021

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

5.0%
Wisconsin:

2.5%

Average climate in Mason, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mason, Wisconsin average temperatures Mason, Wisconsin average precipitation Mason, Wisconsin humidity Mason, Wisconsin wind speed Mason, Wisconsin snowfall Mason, Wisconsin sunshine Mason, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Mason-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the Mason village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 44.9 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mason-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 72% 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 244.7 miles away from Mason center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 106.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 108.3 miles away from Mason center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 108.5 miles away from Mason center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 93.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mason topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mason:

  • MEMORIAL MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • REGIONAL HSPC SVCS (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • FMC DIALYSIS - CHEQUAMEGON BAY (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • BAY AREA HLTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-COURT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND CO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mason:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 53 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 56 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 57 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 57 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 63 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 115 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 116 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mason: Mason Area Ambulance Service (A), Mason Rural Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Bayfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mason and their reported violations in the past:

OUR SAVIOR FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2012), St Public Notif issued (AUG-16-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-16-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2012)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mason that have no violations reported:

  • MOLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 28180 MERENGO LAKE RD , Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WHITE RIVER SALOON (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

61.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

23.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mason:

Marital status in Mason, WI
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Mason:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 6.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mason, WI (based on Bayfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,10910
Mainline Protestant2,24714
Evangelical Protestant84710
Other11
Orthodox--
None8,810-
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: 5
Bayfield County:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

26.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Bayfield County:

27.6%
Wisconsin:

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

14.3%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.8%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Mason:

28.9
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mason:

20.2%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Mason:

7.4%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Mason:

29.5%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Mason:

59.0%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Mason:

75.7%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mason, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$49
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$653
Financial Administration 0$0 1$361
Sewerage 0$0 2$770
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,833

Mason government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($9.71)
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($126.21)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($97.09)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($87.38)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($77.67)
    Health - Other: $7,000 ($67.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($67.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($48.54)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($38.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($29.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($38.83)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $19,000 ($184.47)

Mason government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $4,000 ($38.83)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($29.13)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($67.96)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $39,000 ($378.64)
    Highways: $6,000 ($58.25)
    Education: $1,000 ($9.71)
  • Tax - Property: $18,000 ($174.76)

Mason government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $107,000 ($1038.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $100,000 ($970.87)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($67.96)

Mason government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $92,000 ($893.20)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mason:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WATW (1400 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mason:

  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNXR (107.3 FM; IRON RIVER, WI; Owner: GERALD J. HACKMAN)
  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHSA (89.9 FM; BRULE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)

TV broadcast stations around Mason:

  • WAST-LP (Channel 25; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: RESOURCE RECOVERY OF WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W45CI (Channel 45; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.7mTotal length
  • $386,000Total costs
  • 2,075Total average daily traffic
  • 220Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,482Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Mason)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MASON, 58615 Wilson Road (Lat: 46.422750 Lon: -91.057111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQYN747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2016, Expiration Date: 11/21/2026, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
  • A1N0959A, Nw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Of Section 12, Bayfield County, Mason, Wi (311277) (Lat: 46.564083 Lon: -91.059500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRDG391,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/23/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
  • MASON, 1.6 Miles Northwest Of (Lat: 46.450222 Lon: -91.088500), Overall height: 88.4 m, Call Sign: WLC265, Licensee ID: L00101511,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, 2178.00 MHz, 2168.40 MHz, 2174.80 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 11/09/1998, Registrant: Chequamegon Telephone Cooperative, Cable, WI 54821

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: ND9J, Licensee ID: L00909368, Grant Date: 08/24/2004, Expiration Date: 11/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2013, Certifier: Jack Knoll, Registrant: Jack Knoll, 14015 Knolls Rd, Mason, WI 54856-6800
  • Call Sign: WD0FGE, Licensee ID: L01443816, Grant Date: 10/09/2018, Expiration Date: 12/23/2028, Certifier: John C Burho, Registrant: John C Burho, 23735 Dybedal Rd, Mason, WI 54856
  • Call Sign: KB9WLP, Licensee ID: L00255549, Grant Date: 06/09/2000, Expiration Date: 06/09/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/12/2012, Certifier: Isac J Dymesich, Registrant: Isac J Dymesich, 23520 Faith Church Rd, Mason, WI 54856
  • Call Sign: KC9BNG, Licensee ID: L00498588, Grant Date: 03/27/2012, Expiration Date: 04/10/2022, Certifier: Eric C Dymesich, Registrant: Eric C Dymesich, 20146 Soderlund Rd, Mason, WI 54856
  • Call Sign: KC9SGN, Licensee ID: L01566436, Grant Date: 05/04/2010, Expiration Date: 05/04/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2022, Certifier: Wayne A Seeger, Registrant: Wayne A Seeger, 62785 Finger Lake Rd, Mason, WI 54856
  • Call Sign: KC9TOX, Licensee ID: L01615843, Grant Date: 11/10/2020, Expiration Date: 01/31/2031, Certifier: David J Davidson Sr, Registrant: David J Dawson Sr, Po Box 1, Mason, WI 54856

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4324W, N4324W, N-4324W, Serial Number: TE-966, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 01/08/2013
    Registrant (Corporation): White River Trucking Inc, 42162 County Hwy E, Mason, WI 54856
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 44128, N44128, N-44128, Serial Number: 9928, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Budiash, 66885 Budiash Rd, Mason, WI 54856
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/13/2015
  • Aircraft: DANIELSON MARK ALLEN MEAD ADVENTURE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 75MD, N75MD, N-75MD, Serial Number: 87, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 07/20/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Allen Danielson, 56885 N Altamont Rd, Mason, WI 54856
  • Aircraft: UNIVERSAL STINSON 108-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8021K, N8021K, N-8021K, Serial Number: 108-3021, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 07/25/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Fred T Bergman, Rt 1 Box 132a, Mason, WI 54856
  • Aircraft: GALDI THEODOR W ZENITH CH750 CRUZER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 740TG, N740TG, N-740TG, Serial Number: C75-10462, Certificate Issue Date: 06/19/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Theodor W Galdi, 29245 Kyster Rd, Mason, WI 54856
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/03/2020

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 22 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Mason, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (52.9%), and Outside Fires (28.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mason, WI
    • 8352.9%Structure Fires
    • 4528.7%Outside Fires
    • 2415.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mason, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mason, WI
  • 73.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Wood
  • 10.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mason, WI
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Wood


Mason compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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