Pilsen, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 210.
Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 
Males: 109  (51.9%)
Females: 101  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

53.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54806.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $84,772 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Pilsen:

$84,772
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $39,735 (it was $17,895 in 2000)

Pilsen town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $253,162 (it was $102,900 in 2000)
Pilsen:

$253,162
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $241,831; detached houses: $252,000; townhouses or other attached units: $388,598; in 2-unit structures: $234,724; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,290; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $294,066; mobile homes: $72,233; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $89,720
March 2022 cost of living index in Pilsen: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Pilsen, WI (2010)
    • 19994.8%White alone
    • 41.9%American Indian alone
    • 41.9%Hispanic
    • 31.4%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (32.5%), Irish (15.8%), Czech (12.3%), English (10.8%), Slovak (8.4%), Norwegian (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 888 feet

Land area: 34.9 square miles.

Population density: 6.0 people per square mile   (very low).

Pilsen, Wisconsin map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pilsen town:

1.4% ($1,417)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (47.1 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (145.4 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (369.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Keystone, WI (1.7 miles ),
Barksdale, WI (2.7 miles ),
Eileen, WI (3.0 miles ),
Delta, WI (3.0 miles ),
Tripp, WI (3.1 miles ),
Iron River, WI (3.1 miles ),
Mason, WI (3.3 miles),
Kelly, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 46.56 N, Longitude: 91.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Pilsen, WI in 2021
Pilsen satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $89,200
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $125,000
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

5.0%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Most common industries in Pilsen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.3%)
  • Paper (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
Most common occupations in Pilsen, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (14.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Registered nurses (10.5%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Art and design workers (5.3%)

Average climate in Pilsen, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pilsen, Wisconsin average temperatures Pilsen, Wisconsin average precipitation Pilsen, Wisconsin humidity Pilsen, Wisconsin wind speed Pilsen, Wisconsin snowfall Pilsen, Wisconsin sunshine Pilsen, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 29.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Tornado activity:

Pilsen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Pilsen town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 41.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pilsen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 241.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from Pilsen center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from Pilsen center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Pilsen center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 82.4 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 252.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bayfield County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pilsen topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pilsen:

  • MEMORIAL MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-COURT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • REGIONAL HSPC SVCS (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • FMC DIALYSIS - CHEQUAMEGON BAY (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • BAY AREA HLTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)
  • ASHLAND CO HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ASHLAND, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pilsen:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 45 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 47 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 48 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 49 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 67 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 122 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 124 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)

Points of interest:

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Lakes: Sawdust Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B), Honey Lake (C), Lake Louise (D), Mirror Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Bayfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

8.7%

For population 15 years and over in Pilsen:

Marital status in Pilsen, WI
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

For population 25 years and over in Pilsen:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pilsen, WI (based on Bayfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,10910
Mainline Protestant2,24714
Evangelical Protestant84710
Other11
Orthodox--
None8,810-
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: 5
Bayfield County:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

26.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Bayfield County:

27.6%
State:

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

14.3%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pilsen:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WATW (1400 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pilsen:

  • WNXR (107.3 FM; IRON RIVER, WI; Owner: GERALD J. HACKMAN)
  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHSA (89.9 FM; BRULE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)

TV broadcast stations around Pilsen:

  • WAST-LP (Channel 25; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: RESOURCE RECOVERY OF WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • W45CI (Channel 45; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.0mTotal length
  • $169,000Total costs
  • 221Total average daily traffic
  • 242Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LXBGWI-2, 997-1609 Co Rd F (Lat: 44.457389 Lon: -87.711000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 28 m, Call Sign: WRFJ460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 03/16/2020, Expiration Date: 03/16/2030, Certifier: Tim Wright, Registrant: Bertram Communications, 300 Industrial Drive, Random Lake, WI 53075, Phone: (920) 994-2388, Email:

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pilsen, WI
  • 58.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Wood
  • 8.8%Electricity
  • 7.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pilsen, WI
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Pilsen 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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