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Jackson County

Population in July 2008: 614. Population change since 2000: +4.8%
 

Males: 331  (53.9%)
Females: 283  (46.1%)

Median resident age:  45.2 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,226 (it was $35,250 in 2000)
Northfield:  $42,226
Wisconsin:  $50,578

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,239
Northfield:  $20,239
Wisconsin:  $25,993

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $118,822 (it was $74,600 in 2000)
Northfield:  $118,822
Wisconsin:  $168,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $152,704; Detached houses: $155,066; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $197,719; Mobile homes: $67,500

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Races in Northfield:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Northfield: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: Norwegian (54.4%), German (28.3%), Polish (7.2%), English (7.0%), Irish (6.5%), Swedish (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 36.0 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Northfield

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Northfield town

  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

7 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.2%
Wisconsin:  3.6%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Northfield:  1.1% ($794)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (31.2 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (104.7 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (250.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Curran, WI (2.3 miles ), Pigeon Falls, WI (2.4 miles ), Garden Valley, WI (2.5 miles ), Garfield, WI (2.6 miles ), Pigeon, WI (2.6 miles ), Hixton, WI (2.6 miles ), Alma Center, WI (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $57,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 44.46 N, Longitude: 91.10 W

Area code: 715

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Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+2.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Mining (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Machinery (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (15%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)



Average climate in Northfield, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Northfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.0 miles away from the Northfield town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 49.5 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



Magnitude types:

Northfield topographic map
Hospitals/medical centers near Northfield:
  • OSSEO AREA MEDICAL CTR (about 9 miles; OSSEO, WI)
  • TRI COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; WHITEHALL, WI)
  • BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Northfield:
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 29 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 29 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,601)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 39 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 42 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 8,669)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 43 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 50 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; FT enrollment: 7,183)

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Church in Northfield: Upper Pigeon Creek Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Pigeon Creek Cemetery (1), Lutheran Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Northfield Lake (A), Northfield Lake 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Sands Creek (A), Lyons Creek (B), Timber Creek (C), Beaver Creek (D), Gomsrud Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Northfield: Kinning Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  80.8%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.8%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  10.0%
Whole state:  8.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.6%
Whole state:  3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Northfield, WI


35 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
9 people in other types of correctional institutions


Northfield 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Jackson County Wisconsin:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (44%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Northfield

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents46.4%18.8%15.4%6.0%3.5%
Congregations32.4%8.8%17.6%8.8%5.9%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of ChristChurches of ChristEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther religions
Adherents1.9%1.7%1.2%1.0%4.0%
Congregations2.9%2.9%2.9%2.9%14.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,214 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.40%
Wisconsin average:  6.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from La Crosse County, WI  0.83% ($31,048 average AGI)
from Monroe County, WI  0.66% ($28,510)
from Trempealeau County, WI  0.59% ($25,091)


6.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,036 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.32%
Wisconsin average:  6.22%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Trempealeau County, WI  0.92% ($25,044 average AGI)
to La Crosse County, WI  0.89% ($24,924)
to Monroe County, WI  0.63% ($29,681)


Strongest AM radio stations in Northfield:
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • 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)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAQ (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WOGO (680 AM; 3 kW; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Northfield:
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WHTL-FM (102.3 FM; WHITEHALL, WI; Owner: THE WHTL GROUP, L.L.C.)
  • WWIS-FM (99.7 FM; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: WWIS RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)
  • WUEC (89.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WBIZ-FM (100.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Northfield:
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 59 meters (194ft)
Total costs: $1,550,000
Total average daily traffic: 114,580
Total average daily truck traffic: 27,690

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 6
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2009: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Northfield, WI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • N11370 Gilbertson Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN310
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Kenneth R Meyers
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Edward G Roach, Olstad Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, N11370 Gilbertson Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Jeff A Fortney, 3.2 Mi Ssw, Type: Tower, Structure height: 125 m, Overall height: 131.1 m, , Licensee ID: L00016000
    Registrant: Norlight Telecommunications, Inc, 13935 Bishops Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005, Phone: (262) 792-9700

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Big Slough Rd .8 Mi S Of Cty Hwy G, Structure height: 126 m, Call Sign: KVP896, Licensee ID: L00016000
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.515 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/13/1997, Expiration Date: 02/13/2002, Cancelation Date: 02/07/2002
    Registrant: Norlight Telecommunications Inc, 275 N Corporate Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045, Phone: (414) 792-9700
  • Curran 3.2 Mi Ssw, Call Sign: WNIE658, Licensee ID: L00050824
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.475 MHz, 462.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/1998, Expiration Date: 01/13/2003, Cancelation Date: 04/20/2003
    Registrant: Sprint Communications Company LP, 6391 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66251-2040, Phone: (913) 762-7676, Fax: (913) 761-0912

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • NORTHFIELD, N11370 Gilbertson Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WQHH680
    Assigned Frequencies : 6645.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/31/2007, Expiration Date: 07/31/2017, Certifier: John E Rooney
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • CURRAN, 3.2 Miles Ssw Of, Overall height: 131.1 m, Call Sign: WKR95, Licensee ID: L00016000
    5945.20 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6093.50 MHz... (+7 more)
    Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 02/07/2002
    Registrant: Norlight Inc, 275 N Corporate Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Intersection Of Isom Rd And Thorson Rd, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 22 m, Call Sign: KNKI985
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.525 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancelation Date: 01/02/2008
    Registrant: Richard S. Becker & Associates, Chartered, 7128 Fairfax Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, Phone: (301) 986-9005, Fax: (301) 986-8456, Email:


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