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Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 825.
Population change since 2000: -3.5%
 
Males: 434  (52.6%)
Females: 391  (47.4%)
Median resident age:

48.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53901.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $95,957 (it was $55,673 in 2000)
Fort Winnebago:

$95,957
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,415 (it was $22,171 in 2000)

Fort Winnebago town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $297,517 (it was $132,700 in 2000)
Fort Winnebago:

$297,517
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $327,309; detached houses: $337,146; townhouses or other attached units: $267,084; in 2-unit structures: $277,464; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,432; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $305,110; mobile homes: $52,521
March 2022 cost of living index in Fort Winnebago: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Fort Winnebago, WI (2010)
    • 80998.1%White alone
    • 50.6%Hispanic
    • 30.4%Black alone
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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

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Ancestries: German (53.1%), Irish (18.4%), English (12.0%), Norwegian (10.9%), Polish (8.1%), Dutch (5.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 33.5 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.1%
Wisconsin:

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

1.1% ($1,461)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Madison, WI (37.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (150.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Portage, WI (2.3 miles ),
Moundville, WI (2.3 miles ),
Marcellon, WI (2.3 miles ),
Buffalo, WI (2.6 miles ),
Pacific, WI (2.6 miles ),
Lewiston, WI (2.7 miles ),
Endeavor, WI (2.8 miles ),
Pardeeville, WI (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.61 N, Longitude: 89.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Fort Winnebago, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+4.4%).
Most common industries in Fort Winnebago, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.5%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Utilities (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Health care (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Fort Winnebago, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)

Average climate in Fort Winnebago, 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 NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.1. This is about average.

City:

63.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 4.36. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.36
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.66. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.66
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Fort Winnebago-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the Fort Winnebago town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/26/1951, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fort Winnebago-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 21% 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 365.6 miles away from Fort Winnebago 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 151.1 miles away from Fort Winnebago 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 340.7 miles away from Fort Winnebago center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from Fort Winnebago 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 122.8 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 223.3 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 Columbia County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fort Winnebago:

  • DIVINE SAVIOR HEALTHCARE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; PORTAGE, WI)
  • DIVINE SAVIOR HLTHCARE Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; PORTAGE, WI)
  • COLUMBIA HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WYOCENA, WI)
  • MONTELLO CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MONTELLO, WI)

Amtrak stations near Fort Winnebago:

  • 6 miles: PORTAGE (400 W. ONEIDA ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 18 miles: WISCONSIN DELLS (LACROSSE ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fort Winnebago:

  • Herzing University-Madison (about 33 miles; Madison, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,160)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 35 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 38 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 38 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • Edgewood College (about 39 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Marian University (about 52 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 52 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)

Public high schools in Fort Winnebago:

  • WINNEBAGO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTION (Location: 1300 SOUTH DR, Grades: PK-12)
  • WISCONSIN RESOURCE CENTER (Location: 1505 NORTH DR, Grades: 8-12)

Points of interest:

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Cemeteries: Henion Cemetery (1), Bach Cemetery (2), Old Fort Winnebago Cemetery (3), Fuller Cemetery (4), Spicer Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dates Millpond (A), Dates Millpond 14 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Spring Creek (A), French Creek (B), Neenah Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Fort Winnebago: Governor Bend County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Columbia 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:

2.4 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

3.2%
Whole state:

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

0.7%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Fort Winnebago:

Marital status in Fort Winnebago, WI
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 67.4%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in Fort Winnebago:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fort Winnebago, WI (based on Columbia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,4739
Evangelical Protestant9,99044
Mainline Protestant9,91134
Other93
None25,450-
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: 10
Columbia County:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Columbia County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Columbia County:

6.35 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 68
Here:

12.33 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Columbia County:

26.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Columbia County:

14.0%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Winnebago:

  • WPDR (1350 AM; 1 kW; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBU (900 AM; 1 kW; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNWC (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SUN PRAIRIE, WI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Winnebago:

  • WDDC (100.1 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WBKY (95.9 FM; PORTAGE, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WNNO-FM (106.9 FM; WISCONSIN DELLS, WI; Owner: MAGNUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCJZ (96.3 FM; SAUK CITY, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNFM (104.9 FM; REEDSBURG, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WTLX (100.5 FM; COLUMBUS, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJWD (90.3 FM; MARSHALL, WI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Fort Winnebago:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 39.2mTotal length
  • $991,000Total costs
  • 54,964Total average daily traffic
  • 7,179Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Fort Winnebago, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fort Winnebago, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fort Winnebago, WI
  • 55.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.7%Utility gas
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 9.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fort Winnebago, WI
  • 65.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.8%Wood
  • 6.9%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.9%Other fuel


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