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Vernon County

Population in July 2008: 386. Population change since 2000: -2.3%
 

Males: 177  (46.1%)
Females: 209  (53.9%)

Median resident age:  42.6 years
Wisconsin median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 54652.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,455 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Readstown:  $25,455
Wisconsin:  $50,578

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,077
Readstown:  $17,077
Wisconsin:  $25,993

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $64,508 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Readstown:  $64,508
Wisconsin:  $168,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $78,076; Detached houses: $82,029; Townhouses or other attached units: $39,807; In 2-unit structures: $150,977; Mobile homes: $28,438

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Races in Readstown:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Readstown: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (38.0%), German (20.5%), Irish (11.9%), English (10.1%), United States (5.1%), French (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1898

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 1.79 square miles.

Population density: 216 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Readstown

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Readstown village

  • Never married: 25.9%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.5%
Wisconsin:  3.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Readstown, Wisconsin in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Readstown to the number of sex offenders is 193 to 1.

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

Readstown:  1.7% ($672)
Wisconsin:  2.0% ($2,245)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (34.6 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (73.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (192.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kickapoo, WI (1.0 miles ), Soldiers Grove, WI (1.9 miles ), Liberty, WI (2.2 miles) , Clayton, WI (2.3 miles ), Viola, WI (2.5 miles ), Franklin, WI (2.7 miles ), Forest, WI (2.8 miles ), Sylvan, WI (2.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $72,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $69,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $38,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.45 N, Longitude: 90.76 W

Area code: 608

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Population change in the 1990s: -25 (-6.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (11%)
  • Truck transportation (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Computer and electronic products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (28%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (4%)



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Crime in Readstown (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (260.4 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (260.4 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 28.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

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Readstown-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Readstown village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/5/1980, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.5 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Readstown:
  • ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERV INC (about 13 miles; HILLSBORO, WI)
  • VERNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 148 (about 13 miles; VIROQUA, WI)
  • RICHLAND HOSPITAL INC THE (about 19 miles; RICHLAND CENTER, WI)

Political contributions by individuals in Readstown, WI

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Readstown:
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 34 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,669)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 38 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; FT enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 51 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; FT enrollment: 5,045)
  • LUTHER COLLEGE (about 53 miles; DECORAH, IA; FT enrollment: 2,566)
  • NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CALMAR (about 59 miles; CALMAR, IA; FT enrollment: 2,393)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 62 miles; WINONA, MN; FT enrollment: 2,969)
Library in Readstown:
  • READSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,630; Location: 116 N. FOURTH ST.; 16,067 books; 251 audio materials; 487 video materials; 36 serial subscriptions)

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

Creeks: Reads Creek (A), Day Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.1 people
Wisconsin:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  56.1%
Whole state:  66.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  8.0%
Whole state:  5.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  21.2%
Whole state:  8.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  8.3%
Whole state:  3.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Readstown, WI



Readstown compared to Wisconsin state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Readstown (2009 data):
  • La Farge State Bank: Readstown Branch at Wisconsin Avenue, branch established on 1979-10-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $43.4 mil, Deposits: $30.3 mil, headquarters in La Farge, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Dairyland Bank Holding Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Readstown travel time to work
Readstown mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Vernon County Wisconsin:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (52%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Readstown

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodUnited Methodist ChurchOld Order Amish
Adherents44.4%19.2%10.0%8.5%4.6%
Congregations30.9%5.9%10.3%14.7%17.6%
Name The Wesleyan ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristConservative Congregational Christian ConferenceNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOther religions
Adherents4.1%3.9%2.5%0.8%2.2%
Congregations5.9%4.4%1.5%1.5%7.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$3,624
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,342$28,1040$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,031$24,3720$0
Sewerage 1$2,936$35,2320$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,307
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$48
Totals for Government 3$7,309$29,2366$4,979



Readstown government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $59,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $363,000
    Health - Other: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $84,000
    Regular Highways: $77,000
    Water Utilities: $45,000
    Central Staff Services: $36,000
    Fire Protection: $36,000
    Police Protection: $34,000
    Parks & Recreation: $25,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
    Libraries: $13,000
    Health Services - Other: $11,000
    General Public Buildings: $11,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $9,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $15,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $226,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $215,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $11,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $17,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $8,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $323,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $263,000
    General Support: $218,000
    Highways: $24,000
    All Other: $8,000
  • Tax - Property: $47,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $101,000

5.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.68%
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  1.52% ($34,775 average AGI)
from Monroe County, WI  0.47% ($27,898)
from Crawford County, WI  0.26% ($22,667)


6.15% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,975 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.15%
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 La Crosse County, WI  1.91% ($28,318 average AGI)
to Monroe County, WI  0.61% ($28,281)
to Dane County, WI  0.29% ($29,935)


Strongest AM radio stations in Readstown:
  • WVRQ (1360 AM; 1 kW; VIROQUA, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Readstown:
  • WVRQ-FM (102.3 FM; VIROQUA, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KQEG (102.7 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: WHITE EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WRQT (95.7 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WRCO-FM (100.9 FM; RICHLAND CENTER, WI; Owner: FRUIT BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Readstown:
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)


Readstown fatal accident list:
May 1, 1997 05:30 AM, 14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 23, 1978 10:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 23 meters (75ft)
Total costs: $482,000
Total average daily traffic: 7,227
Total average daily truck traffic: 905
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 9,860

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Peter M Connolly, 58347 Daycreek Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, S8259 Norske Road (Readstown), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 95.7 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • READSTOWN, 58347 Daycreek Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WQHE463
    Assigned Frequencies : 6625.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/11/2007, Expiration Date: 07/11/2017, 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:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KB9QFY, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/24/1997, Expiration Date: 04/24/2007
    Registrant: Allan J Rekward, Rt 1 Box 1164, Readstown, WI 54652
  • Call Sign: WD9AZC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00317356
    Grant Date: 05/15/2001, Expiration Date: 05/28/2011
    Registrant: Roger K Jacobson, E 11025 Mango Lane, Readstown, WI 54562


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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