Estella, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 433.
Population change since 2000: -7.7%
Males: 223  (51.5%)
Females: 210  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

43.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54732.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $58,475 (it was $38,250 in 2000)
Estella:

$58,475
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,250 (it was $14,237 in 2000)

Estella town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $157,104 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Estella:

$157,104
WI:

$230,700
March 2022 cost of living index in Estella: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Estella, WI (2010)
    • 41996.8%White alone
    • 81.8%Hispanic
    • 51.2%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (40.9%), Norwegian (20.5%), Polish (9.0%), United States (7.7%), Irish (7.0%), French Canadian (5.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 31.5 square miles.

Population density: 14 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($938)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (30.8 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (98.5 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (288.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cornell, WI (1.2 miles ),
Holcombe, WI (1.9 miles ),
Lake Holcombe, WI (2.3 miles ),
Birch Creek, WI (2.6 miles ),
Arthur, WI (2.7 miles ),
Colburn, WI (2.9 miles ),
Ruby, WI (2.9 miles ),
Willard, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.17 N, Longitude: 91.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Estella, WI in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.7%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+10.9%).
Most common industries in Estella, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Utilities (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (14.3%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.9%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Utilities (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Food (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Estella, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)

Average climate in Estella, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Estella-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/30/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the Estella town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.1 miles away from the town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Estella-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 71% 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 241.3 miles away from Estella center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 253.4 miles away from Estella center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 280.1 miles away from Estella 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 257.7 miles away from Estella center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 176.9 miles away from Estella center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 180.3 miles away from Estella center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

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

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Estella:

  • CORNELL AREA CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CORNELL, WI)
  • GILMAN CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GILMAN, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Estella:

  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 32 miles; Eau Claire, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 33 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 45 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 56 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 74 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 77 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Winona State University (about 83 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Estella: Hillebrand Farms (A), Lemay Farm (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Estella: Martin Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

River: Fisher River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Estella: Brunet Island State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Chippewa 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:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.2%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

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

5.6%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Estella:

Marital status in Estella, WI
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Estella:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Estella, WI (based on Chippewa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,85012
Mainline Protestant7,98928
Evangelical Protestant6,29642
Other2014
Orthodox251
None33,054-
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: 12
This county:

2.00 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
This county:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 52
Chippewa County:

8.67 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.5%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.5%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Estella:

  • WEAQ (1150 AM; 5 kW; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WOGO (680 AM; 3 kW; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Estella:

  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WQRB (95.1 FM; BLOOMER, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDRK (99.9 FM; CORNELL, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WMEQ-FM (92.1 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WJBL (93.1 FM; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: FLAMBEAU BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WUEC (89.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WATQ (106.7 FM; CHETEK, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIZ-FM (100.7 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCFW (105.7 FM; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: BUSHLAND RADIO SPECIALTIES/WCFW)
  • WVCF (90.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Estella:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W63AR (Channel 63; LADYSMITH, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEUX (Channel 48; CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.3mTotal length
  • $1,599,000Total costs
  • 6,279Total average daily traffic
  • 369Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,554Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Estella, WI
  • 37.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 34.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.9%Wood
  • 6.6%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Estella, WI
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.0%Utility gas
  • 6.7%Other fuel


Estella compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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