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Wien, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 825.
Population change since 2000: +15.9%
 
Males: 421  (51.0%)
Females: 404  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

37.4 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54426.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,344 (it was $45,556 in 2000)
Wien:

$70,344
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,841 (it was $18,046 in 2000)

Wien town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,328 (it was $95,400 in 2000)
Wien:

$199,328
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $244,309; detached houses: $248,058; townhouses or other attached units: $250,016; in 2-unit structures: $447,594; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,765; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $137,100; mobile homes: $64,848; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $112,419
March 2022 cost of living index in Wien: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wien, WI (2010)
    • 81799.0%White alone
    • 50.6%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (73.2%), Polish (21.5%), Irish (6.5%), United States (4.2%), Swiss (3.2%), English (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1320 feet

Land area: 31.6 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($1,267)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (72.0 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (130.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fenwood, WI (1.6 miles),
Edgar, WI (1.9 miles ),
Frankfort, WI (2.3 miles ),
Rietbrock, WI (2.4 miles ),
Cassel, WI (2.4 miles ),
Stratford, WI (2.7 miles ),
Johnson, WI (2.8 miles ),
Rib Falls, WI (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.90 N, Longitude: 90.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Wien, WI in 2022
Wien satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.0%).
Most common industries in Wien, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.4%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
  • Food (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.5%)
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
  • Food (4.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.0%)
  • Paper (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Food (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Wien, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (2.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (25.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Carpenters (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Therapists (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)

Average climate in Wien, 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 2022 was 44.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

44.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Wien-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.0 miles away from the Wien town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wien-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 76% 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 297.3 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) earthquake occurred 244.7 miles away from Wien 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 216.8 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 295.1 miles away from Wien center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 309.4 miles away from Wien center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 222.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wien topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wien:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ABBOTSFORD, WI)
  • COLONIAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COLBY, WI)
  • MOUNT VIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WAUSAU, WI)
  • DAVITA - MARSHFIELD DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MARSHFIELD, WI)

Amtrak station near Wien:

  • 19 miles: WAUSAU (109 S. 17TH AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wien:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 20 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 35 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 38 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 73 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 73 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 89 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 92 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)

Points of interest:

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Church in Wien: Saint Johns Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marathon 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:

2.9 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.5%
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: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.1%
Whole state:

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

2.4%
Whole state:

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

For population 15 years and over in Wien:

Marital status in Wien, WI
  • Never married: 27.4%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Wien:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wien, WI (based on Marathon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic41,26025
Evangelical Protestant23,68675
Mainline Protestant20,77939
Other1,1969
Orthodox401
None47,102-
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: 32
This county:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 54
Marathon County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
Marathon County:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Marathon County:

27.1%
State:

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

13.2%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wien:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDLB (1450 AM; 1 kW; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wien:

  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WCLQ (89.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WYTE (96.7 FM; WHITING, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Wien:

  • WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • 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)
  • W31CI (Channel 31; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W27AU (Channel 27; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: NORTHLAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.1mTotal length
  • $414,000Total costs
  • 48,540Total average daily traffic
  • 3,649Total average daily truck traffic
  • 48,309Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wien, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wien, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wien, WI
  • 34.1%Wood
  • 30.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wien, WI
  • 41.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.2%Wood


Wien 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 below 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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