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Stark, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 363.
Population change since 2000: +4.0%
 
Males: 188  (51.8%)
Females: 175  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

50.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54639.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,014 (it was $44,167 in 2000)
Stark:

$85,014
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,641 (it was $17,966 in 2000)

Stark town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $255,784 (it was $96,300 in 2000)
Stark:

$255,784
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $267,730; detached houses: $285,304; townhouses or other attached units: $269,730; in 2-unit structures: $207,889; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $248,447; mobile homes: $95,745
March 2022 cost of living index in Stark: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Stark, WI (2010)
    • 35297.0%White alone
    • 41.1%Asian alone
    • 41.1%Hispanic
    • 20.6%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: Norwegian (23.5%), German (21.2%), English (14.6%), Irish (8.3%), United States (5.4%), Czech (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 34.4 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($800)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI (34.6 miles , pop. 51,818).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (71.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (192.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

La Farge, WI (1.4 miles ),
Whitestown, WI (2.2 miles ),
Viola, WI (2.6 miles ),
Bloom, WI (3.0 miles ),
Ontario, WI (3.0 miles ),
Yuba, WI (3.2 miles),
Kickapoo, WI (3.4 miles ),
Readstown, WI (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.60 N, Longitude: 90.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Stark, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $93,300
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Stark, WI residents
Average permit cost in Stark, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +90 (+34.7%).
Most common industries in Stark, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.6%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Food (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.1%)
  • Machinery (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Stark, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Carpenters (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.8%)
  • Registered nurses (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)

Average climate in Stark, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 59.5. This is better than average.

City:

59.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 35.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Stark-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Stark town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 30.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stark-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% 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 383.1 miles away from Stark 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 171.5 miles away from Stark 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 359.3 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 383.1 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 155.4 miles away from Stark center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 303.3 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 Stark:

  • NORSELAND NUR HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WESTBY, WI)
  • ST JOSEPHS HLTH SVCS Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; HILLSBORO, WI)
  • ST JOSEPHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; HILLSBORO, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - VIROQUA (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
  • VERNON MEM HSPTL HHC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
  • VERNON MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)
  • BETHEL HOME AND SERVICES (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; VIROQUA, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stark:

  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 35 miles; La Crosse, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,837)
  • Viterbo University (about 35 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • Western Technical College (about 36 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 60 miles; Platteville, WI; FT enrollment: 7,679)
  • Winona State University (about 61 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 63 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Luther College (about 64 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stark: Potts Corners (A), Meadow Stock Farm (B), La Farge Area Emergency Medical Services (C), La Farge Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Jug Creek Cemetery (1), Star Cemetery (2), Bear Creek Cemetery (3), Chapel Hill Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: 272 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bear Creek (A), Indian Creek (B), Otter Creek (C), Jug Creek (D), Weister Creek (E), Plum Run (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Vernon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

20.1%
Whole state:

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

6.2%
Whole state:

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

For population 15 years and over in Stark:

Marital status in Stark, WI
  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Stark:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • 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:

11.1
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stark, WI (based on Vernon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,27626
Evangelical Protestant6,86450
Catholic3,0604
Other1153
None11,458-
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: 4
This county:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Vernon County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

1.38 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Vernon County:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.25 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Vernon County:

28.3%
Wisconsin:

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

16.2%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Stark:

  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVRQ (1360 AM; 1 kW; VIROQUA, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WIZM (1410 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, 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)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stark:

  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WIZM-FM (93.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WXYM (96.1 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOG (94.5 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WVRQ-FM (102.3 FM; VIROQUA, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WRJC-FM (92.1 FM; MAUSTON, WI; Owner: WRJC, INCORPORATED)
  • 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)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WCOW-FM (97.1 FM; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • 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)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRCO-FM (100.9 FM; RICHLAND CENTER, WI; Owner: FRUIT BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Stark:

  • 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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.5mTotal length
  • $578,000Total costs
  • 14,670Total average daily traffic
  • 1,019Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,455Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Stark, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 81980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Stark, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stark, WI
  • 57.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.1%Wood
  • 6.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 2.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stark, WI
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Wood


Stark compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
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