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Lakeland, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 975.
Population change since 2000: +1.2%
 
Males: 515  (52.8%)
Females: 460  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

48.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54829.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,971 (it was $42,266 in 2000)
Lakeland:

$65,971
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,981 (it was $21,152 in 2000)

Lakeland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,143 (it was $94,700 in 2000)
Lakeland:

$236,143
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Lakeland: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Lakeland, WI (2010)
    • 94596.9%White alone
    • 191.9%Hispanic
    • 80.8%Two or more races
    • 20.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (39.7%), Norwegian (24.0%), Swedish (11.6%), English (11.3%), Irish (8.9%), Italian (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 33.0 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Wisconsin:

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

1.5% ($1,433)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (59.0 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (71.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (336.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cumberland, WI (2.2 miles ),
Barronett, WI (2.4 miles ),
Maple Plain, WI (2.5 miles ),
Bear Lake, WI (2.6 miles ),
Stanfold, WI (2.9 miles ),
Crystal Lake, WI (3.0 miles ),
Sarona, WI (3.0 miles ),
Haugen, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 45.60 N, Longitude: 91.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Lakeland, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $226,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $295,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $124,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Lakeland, WI residents
Average permit cost in Lakeland, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +193 (+25.1%).
Most common industries in Lakeland, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Machinery (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.0%)
  • Food (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Lakeland, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (5.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)

Average climate in Lakeland, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lakeland-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.7 miles away from the Lakeland town center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused $10 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lakeland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 66% 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 196.9 miles away from Lakeland center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 209.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 134.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 139.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 140.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 376.6 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 Barron County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lakeland:

  • CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, WI)
  • CUMBERLAND MEM HSPTL ECU (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CUMBERLAND, WI)
  • INDIANHEAD MED CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)
  • HEARTS OF GOLD (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SHELL LAKE, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; RICE LAKE, WI)
  • LAKEVIEW MED CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; RICE LAKE, WI)
  • RICE LAKE CONV CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RICE LAKE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lakeland:

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 11 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 50 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 60 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 61 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 61 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Century College (about 63 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; FT enrollment: 7,393)
  • Bethel University (about 69 miles; Saint Paul, MN; FT enrollment: 4,061)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Grant Park (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Pea Viner Lake (A), Robinson Lake (B), Spider Lake (C), Anderson Lake (D), Sylvan Lake (E), Big Dummy Lake (F), Thompson Lake (G), Buck Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lakeland include: Barron County Park (1), Grant County Park (2), Grassy Lake State Public Fishery Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Barron 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:

74.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
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: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

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

1.9%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Lakeland:

Marital status in Lakeland, WI
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lakeland:

  • High school or higher: 85.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lakeland, WI (based on Barron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant10,83926
Catholic7,7648
Evangelical Protestant6,49242
Other9195
Orthodox--
None19,856-
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: 8
Barron County:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Here:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Barron County:

9.88 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.5%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
State:

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

14.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lakeland:

  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WCSW (940 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • 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)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WJMC (1240 AM; 1 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WXCE (1260 AM; 5 kW; AMERY, WI; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakeland:

  • WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKFX (97.7 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WJMC-FM (96.1 FM; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WAQE-FM (97.7 FM; BARRON, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • WLMX-FM (104.9 FM; BALSAM LAKE, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WHWC (88.3 FM; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WATQ (106.7 FM; CHETEK, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Lakeland:

  • WHWC-TV (Channel 28; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W57AS (Channel 57; SPOONER, WI; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.3mTotal length
  • 1,242Total average daily traffic
  • 1,365Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lakeland, WI
  • 62.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.4%Wood
  • 12.1%Electricity
  • 7.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lakeland, WI
  • 68.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.3%Wood


Lakeland 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.
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