Nelson, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 320 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.0%
 
Males: 154  (48.4%)
Females: 166  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54756.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,076 (it was $30,833 in 2000)
Nelson:

$63,076
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,211 (it was $14,958 in 2000)

Nelson village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,048 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Nelson:

$160,048
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $207,833; detached houses: $192,904; mobile homes: $271,833

Median gross rent in 2022: $731.

March 2022 cost of living index in Nelson: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.0%

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  • Races in Nelson, WI (2022)
    • 32495.0%White alone
    • 102.9%Hispanic
    • 30.9%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Nelson, Wisconsin as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nelson is 55 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (51.9%), Irish (13.1%), Norwegian (8.7%), American (4.4%), Dutch (2.5%), Swedish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1978

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 1.46 square miles.

Population density: 219 people per square mile   (very low).

Nelson, Wisconsin map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,706 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,491 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (35.9 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (65.7 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (282.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wabasha, MN (1.8 miles ),
Alma, WI (2.6 miles ),
Pepin, WI (2.7 miles ),
Kellogg, MN (2.8 miles ),
Modena, WI (3.0 miles ),
Maxville, WI (3.2 miles ),
Canton, WI (3.6 miles ),
Lake City, MN (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.42 N, Longitude: 92.01 W

Area code: 715

Distribution of median household income in Nelson, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Nelson, WI in 2022
Nelson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Nelson, WI residents
Average permit cost in Nelson, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.8%).
Most common industries in Nelson, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (13.5%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Machinery (3.8%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Nelson, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (3.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Carpenters (3.6%)
  • Computer specialists (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.5%)
  • Cashiers (8.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)

Average climate in Nelson, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Nelson-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.7 miles away from the Nelson village center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused $120,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nelson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 43% greater 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 215.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 226.6 miles away from Nelson center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 258.3 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 464.8 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 442.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 366.5 miles away from Nelson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Buffalo County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Nelson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Nelson:

  • ST ELIZABETH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • WABASHA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - WABASHA (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH'S HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • OAKVIEW CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DURAND, WI)
  • PEPIN CTY NUR SVC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; DURAND, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nelson:

  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 31 miles; Winona, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,022)
  • Winona State University (about 32 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 33 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 35 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 36 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 36 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 43 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Nelson Volunteer Fire Company (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Creek: By Golly Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Cedar Ridge Resort (S1376 State Road 35 South).

Buffalo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

LYSTER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 370, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-03-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-03-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUL-03-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-11-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-11-2005), St Public Notif received (JUL-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-16-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • NELSON CHEESE FACTORY THE ORIGINAL (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • STONE BARN, THE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

58.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Nelson (2011 data):

  • Bank of Alma: Nelson Branch at N104 North Main Street, branch established on 1936/10/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $199.5 mil, Deposits: $129.9 mil, headquarters in Alma, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Dairyland Bank Holding Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Nelson:

Marital status in Nelson, WI
  • Never married: 34.1%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Nelson:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nelson, WI (based on Buffalo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,62514
Catholic3,1004
Evangelical Protestant2,04315
Other12
None4,818-
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
This county:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

13.02 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.4%
State:

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

13.3%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

66.7%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Nelson:

58.3%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Wisconsin:

28.7

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Nelson:

66.7%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

58.3%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Nelson:

86.7%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nelson, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$600
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$5,720
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,296
Totals for Government 0$0 11$8,616

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $66,000 ($206.25)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $68,000 ($212.50)
    Water Utilities: $45,000 ($140.62)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($96.88)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($56.25)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($53.12)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($37.50)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($31.25)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($18.75)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($18.75)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($6.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($3.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $41,000 ($128.12)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $126,000 ($393.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($34.38)
    Other: $7,000 ($21.88)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($3.12)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($128.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $114,000 ($356.25)
    Other: $12,000 ($37.50)
    Highways: $11,000 ($34.38)
    Education: $7,000 ($21.88)
  • Tax - Property: $96,000 ($300.00)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $3,000 ($9.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nelson:

  • KMFX (1190 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WABASHA, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQOQ (1430 AM; 2 kW; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nelson:

  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDMO (95.9 FM; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWNG (105.9 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLCH (94.9 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
  • W211AY (90.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KAGE-FM (95.3 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • W206BA (89.1 FM; ALMA, WI; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Nelson:

  • K57CN (Channel 57; WABASHA, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K56HW (Channel 56; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Nelson fatal accident list:

Sep 2, 2015 03:54 PM, Sr-35, Lat: 44.434456, Lon: -92.037547, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 2010 02:17 AM, Sr-25, Lat: 44.424403, Lon: -92.009167, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 5, 2001 05:30 AM, Sr-25, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 200ft / 61.5mTotal length
  • $10,054,000Total costs
  • 23,445Total average daily traffic
  • 1,722Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,219Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Nelson, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 61930-1939
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Nelson, WI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Nelson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • NELSON HBD, Bnsf Ls3 Mp362.1 - Nelson Hbd (Lat: 44.415111 Lon: -92.002194), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.9 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPNT797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2014, Expiration Date: 06/15/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2019, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • TREVINO WIU, Bnsf Ls3 Mp362.07 - Trevino Wiu (Lat: 44.428194 Lon: -92.067889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQSA594,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.215 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2013, Expiration Date: 08/22/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2022, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 8310 Nieman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66214, Phone: (913) 577-8926, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, Nelson Site .2 Mi At 285 Dgrs From Int Of Hwy 25 & 35 Int (Lat: 44.420778 Lon: -92.012389), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WNEK410,
    Assigned Frequencies: 954.750 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/1998, Expiration Date: 10/04/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2000, Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • NELSON, Marky Bluff Rd E Of Hwy 35 (Lat: 44.419167 Lon: -91.979111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WHP64,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6635.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 05/02/2018, Expiration Date: 06/23/2028, Registrant: Wisconsin State Patrol, 4822 Madison Yards Way - 9th Fl South, Madison, WI 53705, Phone: (608) 709-0095, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Off County Trunk D, 1/2 Mile Northeast Of (Lat: 44.427444 Lon: -91.999306), Call Sign: KNKM435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2018, Expiration Date: 07/01/2028, Registrant: 318 Third Ave W, Durand, WI 54736, Phone: (715) 672-4204, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WA9THQ, Licensee ID: L01218202, Grant Date: 12/05/2016, Expiration Date: 02/21/2027, Certifier: Albin F Anderson, Registrant: Albin F Anderson, S 602 County Rd J, Nelson, WI 54756-8516

  • Call Sign: KC9FEA, Licensee ID: L00779445, Grant Date: 12/10/2003, Expiration Date: 12/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 12/11/2015, Certifier: Matthew J Larson, Registrant: Matthew J Larson, W1784 Owen Valley Rd, Nelson, WI 54756


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nelson, WI
  • 77.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Electricity
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 3.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nelson, WI
  • 49.1%Electricity
  • 29.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Wood


Nelson compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.