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Rose, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 640.
Population change since 2000: +7.6%
 
Males: 325  (50.8%)
Females: 315  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

49.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54984.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,233 (it was $34,792 in 2000)
Rose:

$56,233
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,906 (it was $17,630 in 2000)

Rose town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $191,623 (it was $87,400 in 2000)
Rose:

$191,623
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $214,925; detached houses: $223,954; townhouses or other attached units: $208,826; in 2-unit structures: $240,363; mobile homes: $67,729
March 2022 cost of living index in Rose: 90.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Rose, WI (2010)
    • 60294.1%White alone
    • 314.8%Hispanic
    • 50.8%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Black alone
    • 10.2%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (42.4%), English (17.8%), Irish (13.9%), Polish (11.9%), French (5.2%), Norwegian (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 34.9 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile   (very low).

18 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 0.7% Latin America).

This town:

3.0%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rose town:

1.3% ($1,173)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (40.0 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (77.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (183.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wild Rose, WI (2.0 miles ),
Oasis, WI (2.2 miles ),
Almond, WI (2.5 miles ),
Springwater, WI (2.6 miles ),
Plainfield, WI (2.9 miles ),
Wautoma, WI (3.0 miles ),
Mount Morris, WI (3.0 miles ),
Hancock, WI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.20 N, Longitude: 89.32 W

Distribution of median household income in Rose, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,700
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $83,600
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $46,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Rose, WI residents
Average permit cost in Rose, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +139 (+30.5%).
Most common industries in Rose, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.0%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.8%)
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Wood products (4.8%)
  • Paper (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.5%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Rose, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (12.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)

Average climate in Rose, Wisconsin

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Tornado activity:

Rose-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Rose town center killed 6 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 tornado 25.5 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rose-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 190.7 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 404.4 miles away from Rose 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 379.3 miles away from Rose center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 404.5 miles away from Rose 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 159.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 238.5 miles away from Rose 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 Waushara County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Rose:

  • WILD ROSE COM MEM HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; WILD ROSE, WI)
  • WILD ROSE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; WILD ROSE, WI)
  • WILD ROSE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WILD ROSE, WI)
  • WAUTOMA CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WAUTOMA, WI)
  • WAUTOMA CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WAUTOMA, WI)
  • DAVITA - WAUTOMA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; WAUTOMA, WI)
  • CRYSTAL RIVER NUR REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WAUPACA, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rose:

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 26 miles; Stevens Point, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 27 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 41 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 44 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 46 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 54 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Marian University (about 54 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Staples Cemetery (1), Bohemian Cemetery (2), Thomas Cemetery (3), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Chain Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B), Fish Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Waushara 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:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.7%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.3%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

3.7%
3 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Rose:

Marital status in Rose, WI
  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Rose:

  • High school or higher: 76.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rose, WI (based on Waushara County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,6874
Mainline Protestant3,30516
Evangelical Protestant2,45020
Other31
None12,051-
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: 9
Waushara County:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Waushara County:

4.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Waushara County:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

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

17.9%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rose:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rose:

  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WDUX-FM (92.7 FM; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYTE (96.7 FM; WHITING, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Rose:

  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W16AY (Channel 16; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CS (Channel 18; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W40BC (Channel 40; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62DA (Channel 62; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rose, WI
  • 72.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.4%Electricity
  • 6.0%Wood
  • 2.8%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rose, WI
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Wood


Rose compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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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