Komensky, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: +10.2%
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| Males: 291 |  (57.2%) |
| Females: 218 |  (42.8%) |
| Median resident age: | 27.5 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 54615.
| Komensky: | $63,622 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,694 (it was $10,062 in 2000)
Komensky town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,821 (it was $66,200 in 2000)
| Komensky: | $156,821 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $226,121; detached houses: $233,455; townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000; in 2-unit structures: $85,201; mobile homes: $82,869; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $174,831
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Komensky, WI
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- 32363.5%American Indian alone
- 13025.5%White alone
- 285.5%Hispanic
- 244.7%Black alone
- 40.8%Two or more races
Races in Komensky detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (8.9%), Norwegian (4.5%), Danish (4.3%), Irish (3.2%), Polish (2.4%), French (2.2%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 58.9 square miles.
Population density: 8.6 people per square mile (very low).
11 residents are foreign born (1.3% Latin America, 0.9% Asia).
| This town: | 2.4% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Komensky town: | 1.7% ($1,119) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: La Crosse, WI 
(46.3 miles , pop. 51,818).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (110.8 miles , pop. 208,054).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Hatfield, WI (1.9 miles),
Dewhurst, WI (2.4 miles ),
), Brockway, WI (2.5 miles ),
), Levis, WI (2.8 miles ),
), Merrillan, WI (2.9 miles ),
), Alma Center, WI (3.4 miles ),
), Millston, WI (3.4 miles)
Latitude: 44.37 N, Longitude: 90.71 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 715
| Here: | 4.1% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Public administration (25.8%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.1%)
- Social assistance (11.3%)
- Health care (9.7%)
- Construction (8.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.0%)
- Construction (17.9%)
- Public administration (17.9%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (17.9%)
- Metal & metal products (5.4%)
- Paper (5.4%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
- Public administration (32.4%)
- Social assistance (20.6%)
- Health care (14.7%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.4%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.4%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
- Machinery (2.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
- Cashiers (8.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.3%)
- Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
- Carpenters (7.1%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.7%)
- Cashiers (13.2%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
- Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
- Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.9%)
Average climate in Komensky, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.9. This is about average.
| City: | 69.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.34. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 6.34 |
| U.S.: | 8.11 |
Tornado activity:
Komensky-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.9 miles away from the Komensky town center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 6/4/1958, a category F4 tornado 39.4 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Komensky-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 22% greater 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 275.9 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 220.8 miles away from the city center
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 434.4 miles away from the city 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 410.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 434.4 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 199.7 miles away from Komensky 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 Jackson County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Komensky:
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - BLACK RIVER FALLS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
- BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
- BLACK RIVER MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
- FAMILY HERITAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI)
- MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; NEILLSVILLE, WI)
- NEILLSVILLE CARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NEILLSVILLE, WI)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Komensky:
- Mid-State Technical College (about 46 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 47 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
- Western Technical College (about 47 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)
- Viterbo University (about 48 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 50 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
- Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 50 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
- Winona State University (about 52 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Komensky Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Decorah Cemetery (1), Komensky Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Oxbow Pond (A), Staffon Flowage (B), Funmaker Flowage (C), Town Line Flowage (D), Dry Land Flowage (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Morrison Creek (A), Hay Creek (B), Halls Creek (C), Mollies Creek (D), Valentine Creek (E), Vismal Creek (F), Rock Creek (G), White Creek (H), Dickey Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Komensky include: Black River Camp Picnic Area (1), East Fork Recreation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 3.3 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 80.0% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 12.8% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
- Gay men: 0.0% of all households
| This town: | 18.9% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 1.8% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
96 people in state prisons in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Komensky:
- Never married: 34.5%
- Now married: 54.0%
- Separated: 2.8%
- Widowed: 2.3%
- Divorced: 6.5%
For population 25 years and over in Komensky:
- High school or higher: 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
- Unemployed: 6.1%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.0 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 7.1 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
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Religion statistics for Komensky, WI (based on Jackson County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 4,715 | 17 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 3,008 | 19 |
| Catholic | 1,440 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| None | 11,285 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Jackson County: | 1.51 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
| Here: | 6.06 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
| This county: | 9.59 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Jackson County: | 8.7% |
| State: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Jackson County: | 28.6% |
| Wisconsin: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Jackson County: | 14.5% |
| Wisconsin: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Komensky:
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
- WWIS (1260 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: WWIS RADIO, INC.)
- WKLJ (1290 AM; 5 kW; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Komensky:
- WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
- WWIS-FM (99.7 FM; BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: WWIS RADIO, INC.)
- WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)
- WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
- WCOW-FM (97.1 FM; SPARTA, WI; Owner: SPARTA-TOMAH BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Komensky:
- WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
- WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
- WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 6Number of bridges
- 46ft / 14.2mTotal length
- 7,009Total average daily traffic
- 678Total average daily truck traffic
- 8,267Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
1- Black River Cc W6898 E Staffon Rd (Lat: 44.356083 Lon: -90.630139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 20 m, Overall height: 25 m, Call Sign: KNAR922,
Assigned Frequencies: 46.5400 MHz, 151.190 MHz, 159.247 MHz, 159.247 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/2020, Expiration Date: 02/20/2031, Registrant: Wisconsin Department Of Corrections, 3099 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53707, Phone: (608) 438-3134, Fax: (608) 240-3310, Email:
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 77.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 10.0%Utility gas
- 5.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 4.3%Electricity
- 2.9%Wood
- 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 11.1%Electricity
- 8.3%Utility gas
- 5.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Komensky compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Median age significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population 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.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.