Blaine, Wisconsin
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Population change since 2000: -12.1%
| Males: 106 |  (53.8%) |
| Females: 91 |  (46.2%) |
| Median resident age: | 50.3 years |
| Wisconsin median age: | 42.6 years |
Zip codes: 54830.
| Blaine: | $54,107 |
| WI: | $70,996 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,482 (it was $12,895 in 2000)
Blaine town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,170 (it was $94,000 in 2000)
| Blaine: | $243,170 |
| WI: | $252,800 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Blaine, WI
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- 18895.4%White alone
- 31.5%American Indian alone
- 31.5%Two or more races
- 21.0%Black alone
- 10.5%Hispanic
Races in Blaine detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (28.1%), Swedish (10.7%), Norwegian (8.9%), Irish (8.0%), Italian (7.6%), French Canadian (5.4%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Elevation: 1110 feet
Land area: 68.8 square miles.
Population density: 2.9 people per square mile (very low).
15 residents are foreign born (3.1% Europe, 2.7% Asia, 0.9% Latin America).
| This town: | 6.7% |
| Wisconsin: | 3.6% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Blaine town: | 1.1% ($1,000) |
| Wisconsin: | 2.0% ($2,245) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN 
(46.3 miles , pop. 86,918).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (92.6 miles , pop. 287,151).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (369.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities:
Webb Lake, WI (2.5 miles ),
), Dairyland, WI (2.9 miles),
Swiss, WI (3.1 miles ),
), Chicog, WI (3.2 miles ),
), Danbury, WI (3.6 miles),
Casey, WI (3.9 miles ),
), Wascott, WI (3.9 miles ),
), Latitude: 46.11 N, Longitude: 92.15 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 715
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 1 building, cost: $365,000
- 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $460,000
- 2020: 1 building, cost: $194,000
- 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
- 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $161,700
- 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
- 2007: 1 building, cost: $130,000
- 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $220,000
- 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $74,100
- 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $70,400
- 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $34,000
- 2001: 1 building, cost: $65,000
- 2000: 1 building, cost: $10,000
- 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $114,700
- 1998: 1 building, cost: $4,000
- 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $20,500
| Here: | 4.6% |
| Wisconsin: | 2.7% |
- Accommodation & food services (18.2%)
- Construction (15.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.1%)
- Educational services (6.1%)
- Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.5%)
- Nonmetallic mineral products (4.5%)
- Transportation equipment (4.5%)
- Construction (27.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
- Nonmetallic mineral products (8.3%)
- Transportation equipment (8.3%)
- Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.3%)
- Utilities (8.3%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (33.3%)
- Public administration (10.0%)
- Personal & laundry services (10.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
- Wood products (6.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
- Water transportation (6.7%)
- Top executives (7.6%)
- Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
- Cashiers (6.1%)
- Carpenters (6.1%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
- Art and design workers (4.5%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
- Carpenters (11.1%)
- Top executives (8.3%)
- Art and design workers (8.3%)
- Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.3%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
- Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
- Waiters and waitresses (13.3%)
- Cashiers (13.3%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (10.0%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (10.0%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.0%)
- Customer service representatives (10.0%)
- Top executives (6.7%)
Average climate in Blaine, Wisconsin
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Blaine-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/18/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Blaine town center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused $10 million in damages.
On 5/21/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 43.8 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Blaine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 64% 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 189.6 miles away from Blaine center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 201.6 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 98.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 102.5 miles away from Blaine center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 103.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2020 at 17:12:46, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 100.7 miles away from Blaine center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Burnett County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Blaine:
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 28 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,414)
- University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 43 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
- Lake Superior College (about 47 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
- The College of Saint Scholastica (about 49 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 50 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
- Century College (about 85 miles; White Bear Lake, MN; FT enrollment: 7,393)
- University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 86 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Blaine Townhall (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Church in Blaine: Woodland Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Forest Home Cemetery (1), Hillcrest Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Richart Lake (A), Bradley Lake (B), Little McGraw Lake (C), McGraw Lake (D), 2 Reservoir (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Chases Brook (A), Hay Creek (B), Moore Farm Creek (C), Glendenning Creek (D), Totagatic River (E), Dogtown Creek (F), Namekagon River (G), Clemens Creek (H), Perkins Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Blaine: Big Island State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.3 people |
| Wisconsin: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 72.4% |
| Whole state: | 64.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 6.9% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 15.3% |
| Whole state: | 8.7% |
| This town: | 2.0% |
| Whole state: | 3.7% |
For population 15 years and over in Blaine:
- Never married: 13.7%
- Now married: 73.9%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 12.4%
- Divorced: 0.0%
For population 25 years and over in Blaine:
- High school or higher: 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
- Unemployed: 7.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.4 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 8.9 |
| Wisconsin average: | 11.0 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Blaine, WI (based on Burnett County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 2,829 | 13 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,361 | 14 |
| Catholic | 1,181 | 4 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| None | 10,085 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 6
| This county: | 3.68 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 1.86 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
| Burnett County: | 0.61 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 0.38 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
| Burnett County: | 4.91 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 4.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
| This county: | 16.58 / 10,000 pop. |
| Wisconsin: | 8.64 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Burnett County: | 9.8% |
| Wisconsin: | 7.6% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 28.3% |
| State: | 27.5% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Burnett County: | 14.0% |
| Wisconsin: | 13.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Blaine:
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
- 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))
- KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WAQE (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICE LAKE, WI; Owner: TKC, INC.)
- WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
- WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
Strongest FM radio stations in Blaine:
- WGMO (95.3 FM; SHELL LAKE, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WXCX (105.7 FM; SIREN, WI; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Blaine:
- WDIO-TV (Channel 10; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
- W24CL (Channel 24; GRANTSBURG, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 5Number of bridges
- 121ft / 37.4mTotal length
- 5,653Total average daily traffic
- 456Total average daily truck traffic
- 6,986Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 60.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 17.1%Wood
- 11.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 10.5%Electricity
- 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 40.0%Utility gas
Blaine compared to Wisconsin state average:
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age above 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.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.