New Glarus, Wisconsin

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Population in 2021: 2,234 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.8%
 
Males: 1,028  (46.0%)
Females: 1,206  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

40.5 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.1 years

Zip codes: 53574.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $78,386 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
New Glarus:

$78,386
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $34,614 (it was $21,392 in 2000)

New Glarus village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $233,463 (it was $111,600 in 2000)
New Glarus:

$233,463
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $202,948; detached houses: $217,570; townhouses or other attached units: $195,732; in 2-unit structures: $148,529; mobile homes: $48,491

Median gross rent in 2021: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in New Glarus: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 4.5%
(4.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in New Glarus, WI (2021)
    • 2,03091.4%White alone
    • 1125.0%Hispanic
    • 381.7%Two or more races
    • 180.8%Black alone
    • 40.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in New Glarus, Wisconsin as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Glarus is 2,022 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in New Glarus by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(45.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(45.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(193.8)
1
(48.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.1)
1
(46.3)
1
(46.6)
2
(91.4)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(96.9)
7
(341.3)
5
(242.1)
7
(322.3)
3
(137.6)
7
(321.1)
4
(183.8)
2
(92.9)
3
(138.8)
2
(92.2)
7
(324.2)
1
(46.6)
1
(45.7)
1
(46.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
74
(3,585)
75
(3,657)
66
(3,196)
48
(2,210)
44
(2,017)
48
(2,202)
32
(1,471)
28
(1,300)
24
(1,110)
24
(1,106)
22
(1,019)
19
(884.5)
29
(1,326)
30
(1,397)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(193.7)
3
(138.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(45.9)
2
(91.9)
2
(92.9)
1
(46.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(92.6)
1
(46.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(91.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index189.0179.9160.3131.2140.8114.2125.065.994.859.980.151.774.562.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in New Glarus, WI

Crime rate in New Glarus detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.88
Wisconsin average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (32.3%), Swiss (21.4%), Norwegian (10.5%), European (7.7%), Irish (6.1%), Russian (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 1.44 square miles.

Population density: 1,555 people per square mile   (low).

New Glarus, Wisconsin map

37 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.7%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $4,449 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $5,121 (2.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (21.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (120.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Exeter, WI (2.1 miles ),
Monticello, WI (2.2 miles ),
Belleville, WI (2.5 miles ),
Primrose, WI (2.6 miles ),
Montrose, WI (2.8 miles ),
Perry, WI (3.1 miles ),
Blanchardville, WI (3.4 miles ),
Springdale, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.81 N, Longitude: 89.64 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in New Glarus, WI in 2021
Distribution of house value in New Glarus, WI in 2021
New Glarus satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $261,500
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $428,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $279,800
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $191,200
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $305,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $187,800
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $98,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $98,300
Number of permits per 10,000 New Glarus, WI residents
Average permit cost in New Glarus, WI
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.0%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +194 (+10.1%).
Most common industries in New Glarus, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.7%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.7%)
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in New Glarus, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)

Average climate in New Glarus, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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New Glarus, Wisconsin environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 72.4. This is about average.

City:

72.4
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.249. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.249
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.65. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.65
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00428. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00428
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

New Glarus-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the New Glarus village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.3 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Glarus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 51% 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 315.3 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 100.9 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 290.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 315.3 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 82.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 347.8 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 Green County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
New Glarus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in New Glarus:

  • NEW GLARUS HOME (600 2ND AVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near New Glarus:

  • FOUR WINDS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; VERONA, WI)
  • BADGER PRAIRIE HCC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; VERONA, WI)
  • THE MONROE CLINIC Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • MONROE CLINIC DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • THE MONROE CLINIC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • MONROE MNR NUR REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • OREGON MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OREGON, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Glarus:

  • Edgewood College (about 21 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 22 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 22 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 27 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 29 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 44 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 46 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)

Public high school in New Glarus:

  • NEW GLARUS HIGH (Location: 1701 2ND ST, Grades: 9-12)

Private high school in New Glarus:

Public elementary/middle schools in New Glarus:

See full list of schools located in New Glarus

Library in New Glarus:

  • NEW GLARUS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $246,207; Location: 319 2ND ST.; 23,822 books; 8,370 e-books; 6,594 audio materials; 4,433 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 10 other licensed databases; 102 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in New Glarus: New Glarus Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), New Glarus City Hall (B), New Glarus Emergency Medical Services (C), New Glarus Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in New Glarus: Swiss United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Swiss Cemetery (1), Evangelical Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Chalet of the Golden Fleece (Museums; 618 2nd Avenue), New Glarus Historical Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 612 7th Avenue), New Glarus Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information (418 Railroad Street).

Hotels: Chalet Landhaus Inn (801 Highway 69), New Glarus Hotel Restaurants (100 6th Avenue).

Birthplace of: Walter Schindler - Admiral.

Green 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 New Glarus that have no violations reported:

  • PAOLI PUB (Population served: 105, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
80 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
93 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in New Glarus (2011 data):

  • The Bank of New Glarus: New Glarus Branch at 1101 Hwy 69, branch established on 2000/02/28; The Bank Of New Glarus at 501 First Street, branch established on 1893/10/30. Info updated 2008/10/08: Bank assets: $210.3 mil, Deposits: $174.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorp Of New Glarus, Inc.
  • AnchorBank, fsb: New Glarus Branch at 618 Wisconsin 69, branch established on 1885/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $3,067.4 mil, Deposits: $2,481.9 mil, headquarters in Madison, WI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 56 total offices
  • Union Bank & Trust Company: New Glarus Branch at 512 Highway 69, branch established on 1990/08/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $196.6 mil, Deposits: $177.0 mil, headquarters in Evansville, WI, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancorp Of Evansville, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in New Glarus:

Marital status in New Glarus, WI
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in New Glarus:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - New Glarus
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for New Glarus, WI (based on Green County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,82220
Catholic6,5604
Evangelical Protestant1,92217
Other1126
None21,426-
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: 8
Here:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

4.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Here:

8.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
State:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

24.3%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
New Glarus:

52.3%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.6%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.2
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.8%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.1%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
New Glarus:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
New Glarus:

33.2%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

58.3%
State:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
New Glarus:

77.8%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of New Glarus, 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
Other and Unallocable 4$20,092$60,2761$324
Other Government Administration 3$10,376$41,5047$3,163
Local Libraries 3$8,667$34,6683$2,653
Police Protection - Officers 3$18,945$75,7803$3,483
Financial Administration 2$4,639$27,8340$0
Electric Power 2$13,401$80,4060$0
Water Supply 1$5,299$63,5880$0
Sewerage 1$4,495$53,9400$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$219
Police - Other 0$0 1$461
Totals for Government 19$85,914$54,26116$10,302

New Glarus government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $212,000 ($94.90)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($1.34)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($0.45)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,444,000 ($1094.00)
    Sewerage: $734,000 ($328.56)
    General - Other: $555,000 ($248.43)
    Police Protection: $455,000 ($203.67)
    Water Utilities: $405,000 ($181.29)
    Regular Highways: $299,000 ($133.84)
    Libraries: $247,000 ($110.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $173,000 ($77.44)
    Central Staff Services: $164,000 ($73.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $129,000 ($57.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $127,000 ($56.85)
    Financial Administration: $99,000 ($44.32)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $57,000 ($25.51)
    Health - Other: $41,000 ($18.35)
    General Public Buildings: $35,000 ($15.67)
    Natural Resources - Other: $27,000 ($12.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000 ($10.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $406,000 ($181.74)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $141,000 ($63.12)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($5.37)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.45)

New Glarus government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $872,000 ($390.33)
    Regular Highways: $103,000 ($46.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $75,000 ($33.57)
    Other: $22,000 ($9.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($1.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $79,000 ($35.36)
    Highways: $2,000 ($0.90)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $53,000 ($23.72)
    Sale of Property: $20,000 ($8.95)
    Donations From Private Sources: $19,000 ($8.50)
    Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($7.16)
    Rents: $5,000 ($2.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($1.34)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,489,000 ($1114.15)
    Water Utilities: $385,000 ($172.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $258,000 ($115.49)
    Highways: $142,000 ($63.56)
    Education: $56,000 ($25.07)
    Other: $36,000 ($16.11)
  • Tax - Property: $1,752,000 ($784.24)
    Other Selective Sales: $70,000 ($31.33)
    Other License: $66,000 ($29.54)
    Other: $37,000 ($16.56)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $35,000 ($15.67)

New Glarus government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,878,000 ($6659.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,388,000 ($6440.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,511,000 ($676.37)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,021,000 ($457.03)
Businesses in New Glarus, WI
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Strongest AM radio stations in New Glarus:

  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WIBA (1310 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHA (970 AM; 5 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD REGENTS OF UNIV OF WI SYSTEM)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTUX (1550 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MADISON, WI)
  • 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.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Glarus:

  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WSUM (91.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • W215AQ (90.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNWC-FM (102.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWQM-FM (106.3 FM; MIDDLETON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT INC.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W277AE (103.3 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY DBA WFEN)

TV broadcast stations around New Glarus:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W38CT (Channel 38; MADISON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W23BW (Channel 23; MADISON, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W58CO (Channel 58; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
New Glarus fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

New Glarus fatal accident list:

Oct 14, 1999 02:41 PM, Sr-39, Lat: 42.814399, Lon: -89.645147, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Aug 15, 1998 01:23 AM, Sr-39, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 29, 1986 10:28 AM, 69, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 1980 02:36 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.7mTotal length
  • $293,000Total costs
  • 27,352Total average daily traffic
  • 1,922Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,630Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in New Glarus, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for New Glarus, WI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Int Of Wisconsin 39 & Hwy J 5.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 42.838889 Lon: -89.726500), Structure height: 108 m, Call Sign: WNXR331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 861.562 MHz, 862.562 MHz, 863.562 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2006, Expiration Date: 01/29/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2012, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 42.819000 Lon: -89.626917, Call Sign: WQAA534,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.650 MHz, 469.650 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2014, Expiration Date: 04/21/2024, Certifier: Randy Barr, Registrant: Link Snacks, Inc., One Snack Food Lane, Minong, WI 54859, Phone: (715) 466-6665, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Glarus)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC-CONV (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 13629, N13629, N-13629, Serial Number: 7AC-1617, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Robert T Rudd, W6355 Meadow Valley Rd, New Glarus, WI 53574
  • Aircraft: NORTH WING UUM INC SPORT X2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 234NW, N234NW, N-234NW, Serial Number: LS7027, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Robert T Rudd, W6355 Meadow Valley Rd, New Glarus, WI 53574

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 40 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in New Glarus, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (46.8%), and Structure Fires (40.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in New Glarus, WI
    • 11646.8%Outside Fires
    • 10140.7%Structure Fires
    • 249.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 72.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for New Glarus, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Glarus, WI
  • 86.7%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Glarus, WI
  • 48.0%Utility gas
  • 20.6%No fuel used
  • 17.0%Electricity
  • 9.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Other fuel


New Glarus compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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