Pepin, Wisconsin

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Population in 2021: 730 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.9%
 
Males: 367  (50.3%)
Females: 363  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

53.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.1 years

Zip codes: 54759.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $59,017 (it was $36,319 in 2000)
Pepin:

$59,017
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $38,447 (it was $17,755 in 2000)

Pepin village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $162,089 (it was $77,800 in 2000)
Pepin:

$162,089
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $189,459; detached houses: $196,118; townhouses or other attached units: $125,506; in 2-unit structures: $352,239; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $179,632; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $271,938; mobile homes: $37,207

Median gross rent in 2021: $758.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pepin: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.9%
(10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.5% for Black residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 47.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Pepin, WI (2021)
    • 72291.5%White alone
    • 425.3%Two or more races
    • 121.5%Black alone
    • 60.8%Other race alone
    • 50.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 30.4%Hispanic

Races in Pepin 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 Pepin, Wisconsin as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pepin is 844 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Pepin 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)
1
(109.6)
1
(119.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(127.1)
2
(254.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(129.0)
Robberies
(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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(247.2)
0
(0.0)
5
(635.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(129.0)
4
(527.7)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(107.6)
0
(0.0)
9
(986.8)
2
(238.9)
2
(237.8)
2
(240.1)
1
(123.9)
6
(741.7)
2
(250.6)
2
(254.1)
1
(127.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(131.9)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
7
(753.5)
24
(2,586)
17
(1,864)
20
(2,389)
28
(3,329)
35
(4,202)
21
(2,602)
20
(2,472)
15
(1,880)
30
(3,812)
35
(4,453)
10
(1,290)
16
(2,111)
11
(1,419)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(109.6)
1
(119.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(123.9)
1
(123.6)
1
(125.3)
2
(254.1)
2
(254.5)
2
(258.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(129.0)
Arson
(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)
City-Data.com crime index37.7103.4240.1217.4149.8184.9122.7210.1102.8419.3410.998.1199.2170.3

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 Pepin, WI

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

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

1.35
Wisconsin average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (41.3%), Norwegian (11.8%), Scandinavian (6.2%), Swedish (5.3%), English (4.1%), European (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1860

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 1,029 people per square mile   (low).

Pepin, Wisconsin map

15 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $3,183 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,548 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (33.0 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (59.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (288.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake City, MN (2.5 miles ),
Stockholm, WI (2.5 miles),
Wabasha, MN (2.7 miles ),
Nelson, WI (2.7 miles ),
Frontenac, MN (3.4 miles ),
Maiden Rock, WI (3.4 miles),
Kellogg, MN (3.5 miles ),
Maxville, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.44 N, Longitude: 92.15 W

Area code: 715

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $204,700
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $278,400
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $282,500
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $261,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $148,500
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $68,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Pepin, WI residents
Average permit cost in Pepin, WI
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Most common industries in Pepin, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.9%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Leather & allied products (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (33.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Pepin, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (21.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Bus drivers (4.1%)
  • Carpenters (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)

Average climate in Pepin, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Pepin-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Pepin village center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/12/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.4 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pepin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 45% 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 208.2 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 219.7 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 263.8 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 469.4 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 359.5 miles away from Pepin 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 446.8 miles away from Pepin 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 Pepin County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pepin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Pepin:

  • PEPIN MANOR (1110 SECOND ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Pepin:

  • MAYO DIALYSIS - WABASHA (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH'S HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • LAKE CITY MED CNTR HOSPICE/HC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; LAKE CITY, MN)
  • MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LAKE CITY, MN)
  • WABASHA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WABASHA, MN)

Airports located in Pepin:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pepin:

  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 33 miles; Rochester, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,444)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 33 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 36 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 37 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Winona State University (about 38 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 40 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 41 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Public high school in Pepin:

  • PEPIN HIGH (Students: 112, Location: 510 PINE ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Pepin:

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Library in Pepin:

  • PEPIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,767; Location: 510 2ND ST.; 13,753 books; 4,723 e-books; 4,634 audio materials; 1,407 video materials; 28 state licensed databases; 7 other licensed databases; 39 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Tourist attraction: Pepin Depot Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 806 3rd).

Pepin 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 Pepin that have no violations reported:

  • PEPIN SPORTSMANS CLUB (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PEPIN HILL FREE CHURCH (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

56.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.5%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
47 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
51 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Pepin (2011 data):

  • Bank of Alma: Pepin Branch at Lake And Second, branch established on 1944/08/01. 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 Pepin:

Marital status in Pepin, WI
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Pepin:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Wisconsin average:

10.4

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pepin, WI (based on Pepin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1803
Mainline Protestant1,7737
Evangelical Protestant5689
Other1401
None2,808-
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: 2
Pepin County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Pepin County:

5.43 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

13.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.7%
Wisconsin:

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

15.4%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pepin:

45.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.5%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Pepin:

28.9
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Pepin:

30.6%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

17.4%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pepin:

7.0
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.8%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Pepin:

47.1%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Pepin:

73.1%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pepin, 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
Financial Administration 2$5,824$34,9440$0
Sewerage 1$4,161$49,9320$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,997$47,9640$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,098$49,1761$2,285
Local Libraries 0$0 6$3,252
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$380
Police - Other 0$0 1$664
Totals for Government 5$18,080$43,3929$6,581

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $26,000 ($35.62)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($4.11)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $315,000 ($431.51)
    Water Utilities: $199,000 ($272.60)
    General - Other: $108,000 ($147.95)
    Police Protection: $88,000 ($120.55)
    Regular Highways: $62,000 ($84.93)
    Local Fire Protection: $57,000 ($78.08)
    Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($67.12)
    Libraries: $47,000 ($64.38)
    Financial Administration: $35,000 ($47.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $29,000 ($39.73)
    General Public Buildings: $27,000 ($36.99)
    Health - Other: $25,000 ($34.25)
    Natural Resources - Other: $5,000 ($6.85)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($4.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $105,000 ($143.84)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($34.25)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($16.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $251,000 ($343.84)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $390,000 ($534.25)
    Other: $6,000 ($8.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($1.37)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($5.48)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $39,000 ($53.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $27,000 ($36.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($12.33)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($2.74)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.37)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $118,000 ($161.64)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $121,000 ($165.75)
    Highways: $23,000 ($31.51)
    Education: $20,000 ($27.40)
    Other: $10,000 ($13.70)
  • Tax - Property: $374,000 ($512.33)
    Other Selective Sales: $24,000 ($32.88)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $7,000 ($9.59)
    Other License: $6,000 ($8.22)
    Other: $4,000 ($5.48)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,516,000 ($4816.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,414,000 ($4676.71)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $229,000 ($313.70)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $126,000 ($172.60)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $257,000 ($352.05)
    End of Fiscal Year: $257,000 ($352.05)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $421,000 ($576.71)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($9.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pepin:

  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KMFX (1190 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WABASHA, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WQOQ (1430 AM; 2 kW; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pepin:

  • KWNG (105.9 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLCH (94.9 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WDMO (95.9 FM; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • 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)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Pepin:

  • K57CN (Channel 57; WABASHA, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • 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)
  • K58GC (Channel 58; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Pepin fatal accident list:

Sep 3, 2018 11:37 PM, Sr-35 3rd St, Lat: 44.443711, Lon: -92.159567, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 21, 2014 11:32 AM, Sr-35, 1st St, Lat: 44.444056, Lon: -92.164800, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 26, 1995 01:30 PM, 35, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • 5,289Total average daily traffic
  • 410Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,417Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pepin)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 8 Mi Nw 3/4 Mi Off Of Hwy 183 (Lat: 44.517472 Lon: -92.192111), Call Sign: WGR225, Licensee ID: L00007608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2000, Expiration Date: 07/31/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Registrant: Dairyland Power Cooperative, 3200 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601, Phone: (608) 788-4000
  • PEPIN DEPOT, Bnsf Depot (Lat: 44.438861 Lon: -92.148889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 26 m, Call Sign: KAN530,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2021, Expiration Date: 07/14/2031, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Lat: 44.440083 Lon: -92.148611, Call Sign: WQEF246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2016, Expiration Date: 01/11/2026, Certifier: Mary H Fayerweather, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:
  • PEPIN HLCS HBD, Bnsf Ls3 Mp366.2 Pepin Hlcs Hbd (Lat: 44.439194 Lon: -92.150000), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQUB846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2014, Expiration Date: 05/30/2024, Certifier: Michael Murphy, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4640, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • PEPIN HBD, Bnsf Ls3 Mp366.2 Pepin Hbd (Lat: 44.439194 Lon: -92.150000), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQUB849,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.695 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2014, Expiration Date: 05/30/2024, Certifier: Michael Murphy, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 8310 Nieman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66214, Phone: (913) 577-8926, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Lat: 44.508944 Lon: -92.144556, Call Sign: WRWC300,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.805 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2023, Expiration Date: 02/04/2033, Certifier: Michael Larson, Registrant: Rassbach Communications Svc., 405 N. Hastings Place, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Phone: (715) 832-6763, Fax: (715) 832-1698, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • STATION, 6.0 Mi Nnw Of (Lat: 44.517444 Lon: -92.192111), Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WNTG567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2184.80 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2010, Expiration Date: 11/28/2020, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2012, Registrant: Pierce County Sheriffs Dept, 432 W Main St, Ellsworth, WI 54011, Phone: (715) 273-6809, Fax: (715) 273-3409, Email:
  • PEPIN, W10713 Bogus Rd (Lat: 44.517472 Lon: -92.191806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92.3 m, Call Sign: WPNN915,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 06/15/2018, Expiration Date: 07/10/2028, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:
  • AT PEPIN, W10843 Moline Rd. (Maiden Rock-50233) (Lat: 44.466167 Lon: -92.190556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WQNK666,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2011, Expiration Date: 03/07/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2021, Certifier: Jerald Sorenson, Registrant: Pcs Technologies, Inc., 30 West Water Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107, Phone: (651) 222-5881, Fax: (651) 228-2645, Email:
  • A1Q0137A, W10843 Moline Rd. (Maiden Rock-50233) (Lat: 44.466167 Lon: -92.190556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WQXE892,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+35 more), Grant Date: 02/16/2016, Expiration Date: 02/16/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
  • STATION, Approx 6 Mi Nnw Of (Lat: 44.517444 Lon: -92.192111), Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WAZ438,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1985.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/1994, Expiration Date: 04/07/1999, Cancellation Date: 09/14/1998, Phone: (715) 836-1111

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • First & Lake Sts (Lat: 44.438861 Lon: -92.150167), Type: Building, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQZ218, Licensee ID: L00005238,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.475 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.450 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2004, Expiration Date: 08/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/11/2014, Registrant: Dans Pepin Marina Inc, 303 First St, Pepin, WI 54759, Phone: (715) 442-4900, Fax: (715) 442-3403

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Pepin)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: KIRCHER DALE A VANS RV-8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 303DF, N303DF, N-303DF, Serial Number: 82446, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Dale A Kircher, W8892 State Highway 35, Pepin, WI 54759

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pepin, WI
  • 74.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.9%Wood
  • 7.1%Electricity
  • 1.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pepin, WI
  • 62.9%Electricity
  • 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%No fuel used
  • 3.4%Utility gas


Pepin compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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