Readstown, Wisconsin
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(18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 60.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Readstown, WI
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.35 |
| Wisconsin average: | 2.23 |
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| Here: | 2.7% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.5% |
- Health care (14.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.0%)
- Construction (5.4%)
- Truck transportation (4.9%)
- Social assistance (4.9%)
- Transportation equipment (4.9%)
- Construction (11.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
- Truck transportation (9.9%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.6%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
- Food (4.4%)
- Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.4%)
- Health care (28.0%)
- Social assistance (9.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
- Transportation equipment (5.4%)
- Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (12.1%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.8%)
- Construction laborers (6.6%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
- Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.5%)
- Child care workers (5.4%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
- Registered nurses (4.3%)
Average climate in Readstown, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Readstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (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 F3 (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.
Earthquake activity:
Readstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 53% 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 376.8 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 167.1 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 353.3 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 376.8 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 153.9 miles away from Readstown center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 302.1 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 Vernon County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 5, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Readstown:
- BETHEL HOME AND SERVICES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - VIROQUA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
- VERNON MEM HSPTL HHC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
- VERNON MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
- NORSELAND NUR HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WESTBY, WI)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Readstown:
- Viterbo University (about 35 miles; La Crosse, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,848)
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 35 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
- Western Technical College (about 36 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 52 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
- Luther College (about 54 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
- Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 59 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
- Winona State University (about 61 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Readstown: Readstown Emergency Medical Services (A), Readstown Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
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: | 2.2 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This village: | 53.2% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This village: | 7.5% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
Banks with branches in Readstown (2011 data):
- La Farge State Bank: Readstown Branch at Wisconsin Avenue, branch established on 1979/10/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $49.6 mil, Deposits: $33.2 mil, headquarters in La Farge, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Dairyland Bank Holding Corporation
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 7.4 |
| Wisconsin average: | 10.4 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Readstown, WI (based on Vernon County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 8,276 | 26 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 6,864 | 50 |
| Catholic | 3,060 | 4 |
| Other | 115 | 3 |
| None | 11,458 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 4
| Here: | 1.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| This county: | 0.35 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.11 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
| Vernon County: | 1.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 0.38 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
| This county: | 5.18 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
| Here: | 7.25 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 7.9% |
| Wisconsin: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Vernon County: | 28.3% |
| State: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Vernon County: | 16.2% |
| State: | 13.0% |
| 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 | 4 | $22,670 | $68,010 | 5 | $1,362 |
| Other Government Administration | 1 | $4,606 | $55,272 | 0 | $0 |
| Judicial and Legal | 1 | $4,747 | $56,964 | 0 | $0 |
| Water Supply | 0 | $0 | 1 | $588 | |
| Parks and Recreation | 0 | $0 | 1 | $2,821 | |
| Sewerage | 0 | $0 | 1 | $1,732 | |
| Streets and Highways | 0 | $0 | 2 | $1,022 | |
| Other and Unallocable | 0 | $0 | 4 | $122 | |
| Police Protection - Officers | 0 | $0 | 1 | $2,374 | |
| Local Libraries | 0 | $0 | 1 | $560 | |
| Totals for Government | 6 | $32,023 | $64,046 | 16 | $10,581 |
Readstown government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Sewerage: $160,000 ($425.53)
Regular Highways: $99,000 ($263.30)
Police Protection: $64,000 ($170.21)
Water Utilities: $57,000 ($151.60)
Local Fire Protection: $41,000 ($109.04)
Health - Other: $38,000 ($101.06)
Central Staff Services: $28,000 ($74.47)
Libraries: $27,000 ($71.81)
Financial Administration: $21,000 ($55.85)
Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($53.19)
Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($45.21)
General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($18.62)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($13.30)
General - Other: $3,000 ($7.98)
Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($5.32)
Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($5.32)
- General - Interest on Debt: $31,000 ($82.45)
- Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $2,000 ($5.32)
Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($5.32)
- Intergovernmental to State - Regular Highways: $1,000 ($2.66)
Police Protection: $1,000 ($2.66)
- Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $8,000 ($21.28)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $164,000 ($436.17)
Readstown government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $123,000 ($327.13)
Other: $17,000 ($45.21)
Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($15.96)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($5.32)
- Local Intergovernmental - Other: $30,000 ($79.79)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($42.55)
Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($13.30)
Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.66)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($69.15)
- State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $206,000 ($547.87)
Highways: $21,000 ($55.85)
Other: $21,000 ($55.85)
Education: $8,000 ($21.28)
- Tax - Property: $75,000 ($199.47)
Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($13.30)
Other License: $1,000 ($2.66)
Readstown government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,005,000 ($2672.87)
Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $949,000 ($2523.94)
Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $100,000 ($265.96)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($119.68)
- Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $80,000 ($212.77)
Readstown government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $48,000 ($127.66)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $298,000 ($792.55)
- Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($63.83)
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 06:30 PM, 14, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 23, 1978 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 23, 1978 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 7Number of bridges
- 108ft / 33.1mTotal length
- 17,097Total average daily traffic
- 1,198Total average daily truck traffic
- 23,125Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Readstown)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
4- READSTOWN, 58347 Daycreek Road (Lat: 43.435417 Lon: -90.745944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WQHE463,
Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email: - READSTOWN, S8150 Norske Rd. (Lat: 43.434722 Lon: -90.780500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WRAV934,
Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2018, Expiration Date: 03/20/2028, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email: - A1Q0235A, 58347 Daycreek Road (Lat: 43.435417 Lon: -90.745944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WRDX505,
Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2019, Expiration Date: 08/13/2029, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email: - A1Q0235A, 58347 Daycreek Road (Lat: 43.435417 Lon: -90.745944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WRMU870,
Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/2021, Expiration Date: 06/08/2031, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
2- Call Sign: KB9QFY, Grant Date: 04/24/1997, Expiration Date: 04/24/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/25/2009, Registrant: Allan J Rekward, Rt 1 Box 1164, Readstown, WI 54652
- Call Sign: WD9AZC, Licensee ID: L00317356, Grant Date: 03/31/2011, Expiration Date: 05/28/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/31/2023, Registrant: Roger K Jacobson, E 11025 Mango Lane, Readstown, WI 54562
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2925A, N2925A, N-2925A, Serial Number: 30125, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 02/29/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/2020
Registrant (Co-Owned): Der Molen Baron J Van, 402 E Kickapoo St, Readstown, WI 54652, Other Owners: Dawn H Galusha
| Most common first names in Readstown, WI among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| William | 9 | 76.9 years |
| James | 7 | 70.2 years |
| Mary | 7 | 83.0 years |
| Gladys | 6 | 74.9 years |
| George | 6 | 79.3 years |
| Charles | 6 | 71.1 years |
| Hazel | 5 | 82.2 years |
| Clara | 4 | 83.3 years |
| Helen | 4 | 80.5 years |
| Carl | 4 | 81.0 years |
| Most common last names in Readstown, WI among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 14 | 75.4 years |
| Anderson | 13 | 78.4 years |
| Larson | 13 | 81.1 years |
| Smith | 10 | 79.7 years |
| Heal | 9 | 82.3 years |
| Olson | 8 | 75.1 years |
| Hill | 7 | 73.1 years |
| Peterson | 7 | 77.0 years |
| Glass | 7 | 76.3 years |
| Sime | 6 | 78.7 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 79.8%Utility gas
- 8.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 8.1%Electricity
- 3.2%Wood
- 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 53.2%Electricity
- 34.0%Utility gas
- 10.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 2.1%Other fuel
Readstown compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.