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Lakeside, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 693.
Population change since 2000: +13.8%
 
Males: 354  (51.1%)
Females: 339  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54874.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,789 (it was $42,125 in 2000)
Lakeside:

$75,789
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,032 (it was $17,309 in 2000)

Lakeside town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $212,935 (it was $78,900 in 2000)
Lakeside:

$212,935
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $201,945; detached houses: $209,055; townhouses or other attached units: $212,805; in 2-unit structures: $185,551; mobile homes: $81,636; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $123,010
March 2022 cost of living index in Lakeside: 89.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lakeside, WI (2010)
    • 66295.5%White alone
    • 172.5%Hispanic
    • 60.9%Two or more races
    • 40.6%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Black alone
    • 20.3%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (23.5%), Swedish (20.0%), Norwegian (13.3%), Irish (8.5%), French (6.4%), Polish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 39.9 square miles.

Population density: 17 people per square mile   (very low).

6 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
Wisconsin:

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

1.2% ($908)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (15.7 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (131.9 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (391.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Amnicon, WI (2.2 miles ),
Poplar, WI (2.3 miles ),
Parkland, WI (2.6 miles ),
Maple, WI (2.7 miles ),
Hawthorne, WI (3.0 miles ),
Lake Nebagamon, WI (3.4 miles ),
Superior, WI (3.5 miles ),
Brule, WI (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 46.65 N, Longitude: 91.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

3.9%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lakeside, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.0%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.8%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.8%)
  • Health & personal care, except drug, stores (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Lakeside, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (18.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Lakeside, 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 CO Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 49.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.135. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.135
U.S.:

0.251
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.79. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.79
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00125. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00125
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Lakeside-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.3 miles away from the Lakeside town center killed 2 people and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/11/1966, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.1 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lakeside-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 67% 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 211.8 miles away from Lakeside center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.8 miles away from Lakeside center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 223.2 miles away from Lakeside center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 73.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 68.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Douglas County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Winds: 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 Lakeside:

  • MIDDLE RIVER HCC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SOUTH RANGE, WI)
  • VILLA MARINA HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SUPERIOR, WI)
  • CHAFFEY NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SUPERIOR, WI)
  • FRANCISCAN HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DULUTH, MN)
  • ST FRANCIS HOME SOUTH 3065 (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SUPERIOR, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-SUPERIOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SUPERIOR, WI)
  • THE DOVE INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; SUPERIOR, WI)

Amtrak station near Lakeside:

  • 16 miles: DULUTH (2122 W. SUPERIOR ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lakeside:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 13 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 17 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 17 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 17 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 63 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd (about 115 miles; Brainerd, MN; FT enrollment: 3,371)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 122 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lakeside: Millview Community Club (A), Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lakeside: Emmanuel Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Amnicon River (A), Erickson Creek (B), Lake Creek (C), Hanson Creek (D), Wagner Creek (E), Pearson Creek (F), Poplar River (G), Miller Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Douglas 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:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


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

8.2%
Whole state:

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

0.8%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Lakeside:

Marital status in Lakeside, WI
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Lakeside:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lakeside, WI (based on Douglas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,1048
Mainline Protestant5,29016
Evangelical Protestant5,01229
Other142
None22,739-
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
This county:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

5.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

9.15 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

27.0%
Wisconsin:

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

14.5%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lakeside:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGEE (970 AM; 1 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • KQDS (1490 AM; 1 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakeside:

  • KBMX (107.7 FM; PROCTOR, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • WWAX (92.1 FM; HERMANTOWN, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • WSCN (100.5 FM; CLOQUET, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KDNI (90.5 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KQDS-FM (94.9 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • KLDJ (101.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • KDAL-FM (95.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUMD-FM (103.3 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
  • KKCB (105.1 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • KUWS (91.3 FM; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF WISC. SYS.)
  • WSCD-FM (92.9 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRBR-FM (102.5 FM; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTCO (98.9 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDNW (97.3 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNCB (89.5 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • WHSA (89.9 FM; BRULE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KZIO (104.3 FM; TWO HARBORS, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • W203AL (88.5 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lakeside:

  • WDIO-TV (Channel 10; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
  • KDLH (Channel 3; DULUTH, MN; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF DULUTH, LLC)
  • KBJR-TV (Channel 6; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: KBJR LICENSE, INC.)
  • KQDS-TV (Channel 21; DULUTH, MN; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WDSE-TV (Channel 8; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA EDUCATIONAL TV CORPORATION)
  • K58CM (Channel 58; DULUTH, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K15DU (Channel 15; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DAN BLECHMAN)
  • K66EO (Channel 66; DULUTH, MN; Owner: HAROLD AND/ OR SUE KROGMAN)
  • K38DS (Channel 38; DULUTH, MN; Owner: STEVEN R. ZUKERBERG)
  • K62EP (Channel 62; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DAN BLECHMAN)
  • K64EF (Channel 64; DULUTH, MN; Owner: STEVEN R. ZUKERBERG)
  • K68EA (Channel 68; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWMN-LP (Channel 56; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DULUTH DATACASTING PARTNERS, G.P.)
  • KDUL-LP (Channel 60; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DULUTH TV PARTNERS, GP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • 8,286Total average daily traffic
  • 819Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,482Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lakeside, WI
  • 57.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.4%Wood
  • 0.9%Utility gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lakeside, WI
  • 87.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood


Lakeside compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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.
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