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Mifflin, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 585.
Population change since 2000: -5.2%
 
Males: 297  (50.8%)
Females: 288  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53580.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,833 (it was $42,083 in 2000)
Mifflin:

$76,833
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,563 (it was $15,129 in 2000)

Mifflin town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $283,105 (it was $111,700 in 2000)
Mifflin:

$283,105
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Mifflin: 93.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mifflin, WI (2010)
    • 57297.8%White alone
    • 101.7%Hispanic
    • 30.5%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (44.2%), English (22.5%), Irish (11.3%), Norwegian (9.1%), United States (6.5%), Polish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 955 feet

Land area: 50.7 square miles.

Population density: 12 people per square mile   (very low).

Mifflin, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Wisconsin:

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

0.6% ($700)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (30.6 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (50.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (154.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rewey, WI (1.7 miles ),
Livingston, WI (2.1 miles ),
Linden, WI (2.3 miles ),
Cobb, WI (2.6 miles ),
Montfort, WI (2.8 miles ),
Edmund, WI (2.8 miles),
Mineral Point, WI (2.9 miles ),
Belmont, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.87 N, Longitude: 90.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Mifflin, WI in 2022
Mifflin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+10.0%).
Most common industries in Mifflin, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (35.6%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (13.1%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (51.6%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Public administration (2.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (22.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.0%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Mifflin, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (23.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (2.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (2.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (37.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (2.7%)
  • Construction laborers (2.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (2.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)

Average climate in Mifflin, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mifflin, Wisconsin average temperatures Mifflin, Wisconsin average precipitation Mifflin, Wisconsin humidity Mifflin, Wisconsin wind speed Mifflin, Wisconsin snowfall Mifflin, Wisconsin sunshine Mifflin, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.2. This is about average.

City:

65.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.17. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.17
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Mifflin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the Mifflin town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mifflin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 331.9 miles away from Mifflin center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 122.8 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 308.5 miles away from Mifflin center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 332.0 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 113.5 miles away from Mifflin center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 364.0 miles away from the city 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 Iowa County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mifflin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mifflin:

  • MINERAL POINT CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MINERAL POINT, WI)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-PLATTEVILLE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PLATTEVILLE, WI)
  • GRAYS NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PLATTEVILLE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mifflin:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 12 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Edgewood College (about 49 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 50 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 50 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 55 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 57 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • Ashford University (about 71 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rewey Fire Department and First Responders (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Mifflin include: Peniel Church (A), Bryn Zion Church (B), Carmel Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Zion Cemetery (1), Penniel Cemetery (2), Mifflin Cemetery (3), Kirkpatrick Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: 0.6 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Williams-Rewey Branch (A), Livingston Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Mifflin: Pecatonica River Woods State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: J.W. Parmley - ”Father of the Yellowstone Trail”, Daniel B. Moore - Army Medal of Honor recipient.

Iowa 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:

2.8 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

81.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.5%
Whole state:

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

1.3%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Mifflin:

Marital status in Mifflin, WI
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 67.2%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

For population 25 years and over in Mifflin:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mifflin, WI (based on Iowa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,6328
Mainline Protestant4,24723
Evangelical Protestant69413
Other281
None12,086-
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: 5
Iowa County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Iowa County:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Iowa County:

11.48 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Iowa County:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

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

13.8%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mifflin:

  • WPVL (1590 AM; 1 kW; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mifflin:

  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WDMP-FM (99.3 FM; DODGEVILLE, WI; Owner: DODGE POINT BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WPVL-FM (107.1 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSUP (90.5 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Mifflin:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.8mTotal length
  • $1,521,000Total costs
  • 4,423Total average daily traffic
  • 49Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,958Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mifflin, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mifflin, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mifflin, WI
  • 45.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.8%Wood
  • 5.0%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mifflin, WI
  • 32.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.0%Wood
  • 11.6%Electricity
  • 9.3%Utility gas


Mifflin 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.
  • Foreign-born population 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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