Bern, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 591.
Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 
Males: 309  (52.3%)
Females: 282  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54411.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $82,469 (it was $50,000 in 2000)
Bern:

$82,469
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $28,266 (it was $15,854 in 2000)

Bern town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $168,651 (it was $86,900 in 2000)
Bern:

$168,651
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $220,317; detached houses: $226,091; townhouses or other attached units: $210,759; in 2-unit structures: $323,033; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $117,744; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,654; mobile homes: $33,429; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $268,678
March 2022 cost of living index in Bern: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (64.1%), Polish (8.5%), Irish (7.5%), United States (6.0%), Norwegian (5.2%), English (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 34.1 square miles.

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

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

1.8% ($1,548)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (69.1 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (143.0 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (255.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Athens, WI (2.0 miles ),
Halsey, WI (2.3 miles ),
Goodrich, WI (2.5 miles ),
Deer Creek, WI (2.6 miles ),
Johnson, WI (2.6 miles ),
Browning, WI (2.9 miles ),
Rietbrock, WI (2.9 miles ),
Holton, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 45.07 N, Longitude: 90.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Bern, WI in 2021

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $213,300
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $295,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,700
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $131,300
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,200
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $70,800
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $68,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Bern, WI residents
Average permit cost in Bern, WI
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.1%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+4.9%).
Most common industries in Bern, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.5%)
  • Wood products (10.1%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (39.4%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Wood products (8.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.6%)
  • Wood products (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Food (8.9%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Bern, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (2.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (21.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in Bern, 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 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.5. This is better than average.

City:

60.5
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.59. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.59
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Bern-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the Bern 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 4.2 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bern-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 290.1 miles away from Bern center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 257.5 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 229.8 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 306.3 miles away from Bern center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 302.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 234.5 miles away from Bern 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bern:

  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ABBOTSFORD, WI)
  • COLONIAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COLBY, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bern:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 25 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 47 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 51 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 70 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 71 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 89 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 99 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bern: Miltrim Farms (A), Jaris Hills Farms (B), Stoney Acres Farm (C), Schreiner Farms (D), Bern Townhall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: 9 Reservoir (A), Lake Allu (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Beaver Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Bern: Bern State Public Hunting Grounds (1). 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:

3.1 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.4%
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:

11.2%
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 Bern:

Marital status in Bern, WI
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 2.8%
  • Divorced: 2.3%

For population 25 years and over in Bern:

  • High school or higher: 71.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bern, 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.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Marathon 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%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
State:

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

13.2%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bern:

  • 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.)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJMT (730 AM; 1 kW; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bern:

  • 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.)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • 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)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WYCO (107.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: SEEHAFER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WCLQ (89.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGNV (88.5 FM; MILLADORE, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKQH (104.9 FM; MARATHON, WI; Owner: RLM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Bern:

  • WAOW-TV (Channel 9; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSAW-TV (Channel 7; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WHRM-TV (Channel 20; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WFXS (Channel 55; WITTENBERG, WI; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION WAUSAU, LLC)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • $249,000Total costs
  • 2,787Total average daily traffic
  • 204Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,744Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bern, WI
  • 46.9%Wood
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bern, WI
  • 53.3%Wood
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Bern 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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