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McKinley, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 458.
Population change since 2000: +9.6%
 
Males: 233  (50.9%)
Females: 225  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

37.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54829.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,039 (it was $36,528 in 2000)
McKinley:

$57,039
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,497 (it was $16,276 in 2000)

McKinley town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $147,903 (it was $63,200 in 2000)
McKinley:

$147,903
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,755; detached houses: $237,087; townhouses or other attached units: $201,679; in 2-unit structures: $217,833; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $267,787; mobile homes: $86,490
March 2022 cost of living index in McKinley: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in McKinley, WI (2010)
    • 44797.6%White alone
    • 40.9%Two or more races
    • 40.9%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (42.3%), Polish (14.6%), Irish (12.0%), English (6.2%), Czech (5.7%), United States (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1285 feet

Land area: 35.7 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

McKinley, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Wisconsin:

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

1.6% ($1,029)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (47.7 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (113.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (289.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Jump River, WI (2.2 miles ),
Sheldon, WI (2.3 miles ),
Pershing, WI (2.5 miles),
Grow, WI (2.9 miles ),
Ruby, WI (2.9 miles ),
Conrath, WI (3.0 miles),
Glen Flora, WI (3.3 miles),
True, WI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.34 N, Longitude: 90.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in McKinley, WI in 2022
McKinley satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $5,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $85,800
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,800
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,900
Number of permits per 10,000 McKinley, WI residents
Average permit cost in McKinley, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in McKinley, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (30.3%)
  • Wood products (11.9%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (38.5%)
  • Wood products (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.5%)
  • Wood products (12.4%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (7.9%)
  • Apparel (6.7%)
  • Food (5.6%)
Most common occupations in McKinley, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (22.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (29.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)

Average climate in McKinley, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

McKinley, Wisconsin average temperatures McKinley, Wisconsin average precipitation McKinley, Wisconsin humidity McKinley, Wisconsin wind speed McKinley, Wisconsin snowfall McKinley, Wisconsin sunshine McKinley, 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 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

McKinley-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/30/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the McKinley town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 24.1 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Earthquake activity:

McKinley-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 252.2 miles away from McKinley center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 264.4 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) earthquake occurred 285.8 miles away from McKinley center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 172.7 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) earthquake occurred 261.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from McKinley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
McKinley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near McKinley:

  • GILMAN CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GILMAN, WI)
  • LADYSMITH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • RUSK CTY DEPT OF HLTH AND HUMAN SVCS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • INDIANHEAD HOME HLTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)
  • RUSK CTY MEM HSPTL NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LADYSMITH, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to McKinley:

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 49 miles; Eau Claire, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 50 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 59 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 61 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 64 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 85 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 85 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)

Points of interest:

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Reservoirs: Monson Flowage (A), Lake Holzer Flowage 2-6-0.6 (B), Holzer Flowage (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Taylor 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:

3.0 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

13.3%
Whole state:

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

6.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in McKinley:

Marital status in McKinley, WI
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 63.5%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in McKinley:

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for McKinley, WI (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,4178
Evangelical Protestant4,23119
Mainline Protestant2,6449
Orthodox701
Other1-
None5,326-
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: 3
Taylor County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Taylor County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Taylor County:

27.1%
Wisconsin:

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

10.1%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in McKinley:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLDY (1340 AM; 1 kW; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: FLAMBEAU BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WEAQ (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in McKinley:

  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WJBL (93.1 FM; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: FLAMBEAU BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQRB (95.1 FM; BLOOMER, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around McKinley:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W63AR (Channel 63; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.4mTotal length
  • 3,523Total average daily traffic
  • 89Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,309Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in McKinley, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for McKinley, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in McKinley, WI
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.4%Wood
  • 16.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in McKinley, WI
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.0%Other fuel
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


McKinley compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly 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 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 below state average.
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