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Arkdale, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 158.
Males: 66  (41.9%)
Females: 92  (58.1%)
Median resident age:

62.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip code: 54613

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,109
Arkdale:

$54,109
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,270

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $183,974
Arkdale:

$183,974
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,744; detached houses: $177,098; mobile homes: $101,278
March 2022 cost of living index in Arkdale: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Arkdale, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arkdale is 20 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (36.9%), Norwegian (23.8%), Russian (10.7%), Italian (8.3%), Polish (7.1%), English (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 935 feet

5 residents are foreign born (3.0% Europe).

This place:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,451 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,375 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (66.5 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (70.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (188.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Strongs Prairie, WI (1.5 miles ),
Preston, WI (2.2 miles ),
Friendship, WI (2.3 miles ),
Adams, WI (2.4 miles ),
Delwood, WI (2.5 miles ),
Big Flats, WI (2.7 miles ),
Quincy, WI (2.8 miles ),
Necedah, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.03 N, Longitude: 89.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 608

Distribution of median household income in Arkdale, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Arkdale, WI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 25.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

25.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.05. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.05
U.S.:

1.51
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Arkdale-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Arkdale place center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.3 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 22 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arkdale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 184.5 miles away from Arkdale 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 399.4 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 374.7 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 399.4 miles away from Arkdale 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 158.8 miles away from Arkdale center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 322.3 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 Adams County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Arkdale:

  • VILLA PINES LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FRIENDSHIP, WI)
  • MOUNDVIEW MEM HSPTL AND CLINICS Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; FRIENDSHIP, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arkdale:

  • Mid-State Technical College (about 26 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 39 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 67 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 68 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 69 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 69 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 69 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)

Public elementary/middle school in Arkdale:

  • ROCHE-A-CRI ELEMENTARY (Location: 1501 18TH AVE, Grades: PK-5)

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

Reservoirs: Arkdale Lake (A), Arkdale Lake 110 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arkdale and their reported violations in the past:

PETENWELL SPORT SHOP & STORE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-12-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-12-2008), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-26-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAY-26-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-15-2011)
PINELAND CAMPING PARK 5 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-11-2014), St Boil Water Order (JUN-11-2014), St Public Notif requested (JUN-11-2014), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2014)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arkdale that have no violations reported:

  • TRINITY LUTHERAN CH ED BLDG (Population served: 85, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MOOSE MORGANS NORTH (Population served: 33, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUNSET CONDOMINIUMS AT NORTHERN BAY TIKI BAR (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PETENWELL PUB (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINELAND CAMPING PARK 1 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINELAND CAMPING PARK 3 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINELAND CAMPING PARK 4 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Arkdale:

Marital status in Arkdale, WI
  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Arkdale:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.9
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arkdale, WI (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,7002
Mainline Protestant1,5119
Evangelical Protestant8398
Other2892
None16,536-
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: 1
This county:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Adams County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Adams County:

3.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

9.2%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Wisconsin:

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

13.8%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Arkdale:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFHR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arkdale:

  • WDKM (106.1 FM; ADAMS, WI; Owner: ROCHE-A-CRI BROADCASTING)
  • WGLX-FM (103.3 FM; WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN RAPIDS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WVCX (98.9 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • WMMA (93.9 FM; NEKOOSA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRJC-FM (92.1 FM; MAUSTON, WI; Owner: WRJC, INCORPORATED)
  • WOLX-FM (94.9 FM; BARABOO, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WIZD (99.9 FM; RUDOLPH, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC)
  • WXYM (96.1 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBOG (94.5 FM; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Arkdale:

  • WDLS-LP (Channel 35; TOMAH, WI; Owner: MAGNUM RADIO, INC.)
  • W64AU (Channel 64; ADAMS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W60CI (Channel 60; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • Arkdale, Wisconsin
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents22
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Wisconsin average
  • Fatal accident count4753
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents7265
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1828
  • Fatalities5267
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents11582
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents550
See more detailed statistics of Arkdale fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Arkdale)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1632 Brown Deer Ave (Lat: 44.097222 Lon: -89.886111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 20.7 m, Call Sign: KTJ941,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.025 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2015, Expiration Date: 01/02/2025, Registrant: Air Communications Of Central Wisconsin Inc, 2430 Industrial St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, Phone: (715) 424-3050, Fax: (715) 424-3052, Email:

  • Lat: 43.990861 Lon: -89.955778, Call Sign: WQBK201,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.187 MHz, 457.187 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2014, Expiration Date: 10/22/2024, Certifier: Jacob Mootz, Registrant: Northern Bay Development, 1844a 20th Avenue, Arkdale, WI 54613, Phone: (608) 339-9891, Fax: (608) 339-4650, Email:

  • Lat: 44.125417 Lon: -89.805194, Call Sign: WQXP537,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.795 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Certifier: Connie Sondalle, Registrant: Communications Service Wisconsin LLC, 2011 S Stoughton Rd., Madison, WI 53716, Phone: (608) 241-7700, Fax: (608) 241-7705, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Arkdale)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 164DZ, N164DZ, N-164DZ, Serial Number: 28-242, Year manufactured: 1961, Certificate Issue Date: 10/25/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Don A Koehn, 1926 Cumberland Ave, Arkdale, WI 54613
  • Aircraft: BEECH B35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3993N, N3993N, N-3993N, Serial Number: D-2237, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Larry A Beck, 1342 County Road C, Arkdale, WI 54613
  • Aircraft: CARSTENS FOKKER D-VI1/2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85-12 (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 822WC, N822WC, N-822WC, Serial Number: 002, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne K Carstens, 1565a 15th Dr, Arkdale, WI 54613
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/23/2019
  • Aircraft: CARSTENS WAYNE K THATCHER CX 4 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 23CX, N23CX, N-23CX, Serial Number: 23, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne K Carstens, 1565a 15th Dr, Arkdale, WI 54613
  • Aircraft: SIX CHUTER SR7 XL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8023V, N8023V, N-8023V, Serial Number: 98-270-SR7X1, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/21/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne L Carstens, 1565a 15th Dr, Arkdale, WI 54613
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/23/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 16 took place in 2012, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Arkdale, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.6%), and Structure Fires (41.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Arkdale, WI
    • 5745.6%Outside Fires
    • 5241.6%Structure Fires
    • 1612.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Arkdale, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arkdale, WI
  • 86.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.2%Other fuel
  • 4.9%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arkdale, WI
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Arkdale compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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