Reserve, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 429.
Population change since 2000: -1.6%
Males: 219  (51.1%)
Females: 210  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

53.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54828.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,443 (it was $22,250 in 2000)
Reserve:

$37,443
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,697 (it was $10,588 in 2000)

Reserve CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,528 (it was $64,300 in 2000)
Reserve:

$177,528
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,143; detached houses: $170,114; mobile homes: $64,007

Median gross rent in 2022: $454.

March 2022 cost of living index in Reserve: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.1%
(6.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.8% for American Indian residents, 61.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Reserve, WI (2022)
    • 24274.9%American Indian alone
    • 4313.3%White alone
    • 165.0%Two or more races
    • 51.5%Other race alone
    • 10.3%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: Polish (2.6%), German (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1305 feet

Land area: 53.0 square miles.

Population density: 8.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Reserve, Wisconsin map

1 resident is foreign born

This place:

0.3%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,120 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,140 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (72.5 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (105.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (333.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chief Lake, WI (1.8 miles ),
Sand Lake, WI (2.1 miles ),
Bass Lake, WI (2.2 miles ),
Couderay, WI (2.3 miles),
Little Round Lake, WI (2.8 miles ),
Radisson, WI (3.1 miles ),
New Post, WI (3.1 miles ),
Stone Lake, WI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 91.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

4.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Reserve, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (14.3%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (21.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (16.1%)
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.0%)
  • Public administration (14.0%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Social assistance (14.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Reserve, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)
  • Construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Electricians (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Construction laborers (8.1%)
  • Electricians (8.1%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.1%)
  • Architects, surveyors, and cartographers (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Religious workers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.0%)
  • Child care workers (10.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)

Average climate in Reserve, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Reserve-area historical tornado activity is below Wisconsin state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/30/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.5 miles away from the Reserve place 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 57.8 miles away from the place center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Reserve-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 70% 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 225.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 237.7 miles away from Reserve center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 129.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from Reserve center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from Reserve center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 125.7 miles away from Reserve center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sawyer County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Reserve:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-VALLEY OF HAYWARD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HAYWARD, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Reserve:

  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 28 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 69 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 73 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 74 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Lake Superior College (about 74 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 74 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 75 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lac Courte Oreilles Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Reserve: Whitefish Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Pike Lake (A), Ashegon Lake (B), Devils Lake (C), Billy Boy Flowage 110 Reservoir (D), Billy Boy Flowage (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Alder Creek (A), Summit Creek (B), Surette Creek (C), Swift Creek (D), Devils Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sawyer 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 place:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Reserve:

Marital status in Reserve, WI
  • Never married: 45.8%
  • Now married: 29.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Reserve:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 15.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Reserve, WI (based on Sawyer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,7476
Evangelical Protestant2,16218
Mainline Protestant1,56811
Other1362
None8,944-
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
Sawyer County:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Here:

9.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 47
This county:

27.54 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Sawyer County:

28.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.7%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.4%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Reserve:

29.7
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Reserve:

23.8%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Reserve:

11.7%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Reserve:

37.3%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

52.6%
State:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.4%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Reserve, WI Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Reserve:

  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
  • 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))
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Reserve:

  • WOJB (88.9 FM; RESERVE, WI; Owner: LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWA PUBLIC)
  • WHSM-FM (101.1 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • WRLS-FM (92.3 FM; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: VACATIONLAND BROADCASTER, 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Reserve:

  • K31GH (Channel 31; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • Reserve, Wisconsin
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents18
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Wisconsin average
  • Fatal accident count5082
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents7754
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1778
  • Fatalities5583
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents12122
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents609
See more detailed statistics of Reserve fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • 840Total average daily traffic
  • 42Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,130Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • The Site Is Located Approx. 1 Km S Of The Intersection Of Larsen Rd. & County Ro (Lat: 45.871056 Lon: -91.349056), Structure height: 123.4 m, Call Sign: KNKQ215
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 07/03/1992, Expiration Date: 10/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2002Registrant: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1155 Connecticut Ave Nw, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 508-6600


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Trepanier Road (Lat: 45.945222 Lon: -91.360444), Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: KPF788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.050 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/1989, Expiration Date: 04/01/1996, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000, Registrant: Lac Court Oreilles Ojibway Pub B/C, Red #2, Hayward, WI 54843

  • Larson Rd Hwy N (Lat: 45.871056 Lon: -91.349056), Structure height: 123 m, Call Sign: KPJ710, Licensee ID: L00940346,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.050 MHz, 455.050 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/1989, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Registrant: Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Public, 13386 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI 54843


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Lac Courte Oreilles (Lat: 45.945222 Lon: -91.360444), Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WHF287, Licensee ID: L00045387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 949.500 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/1987, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Registrant: Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Public, 13386 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI 54843


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Reserve, WI
  • 70.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.8%Wood
  • 4.9%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Reserve, WI
  • 48.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.7%Electricity
  • 13.3%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Wood


Reserve compared to Wisconsin state average:

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