Curtiss, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 470 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +137.4%
 
Males: 257  (54.8%)
Females: 213  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

22.6 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip code: 54422

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,464 (it was $29,250 in 2000)
Curtiss:

$62,464
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,994 (it was $11,061 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,466 (it was $41,300 in 2000)
Curtiss:

$83,466
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $111,978; detached houses: $90,151; mobile homes: $187,634

Median gross rent in 2022: $867.

March 2022 cost of living index in Curtiss: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.4%
(40.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.4% for other race residents, 2.0% for two or more races residents)

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    • 29083.6%Hispanic
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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Curtiss, Wisconsin as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Curtiss is 309 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (5.1%), German (5.1%), Polish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1917

Elevation: 1365 feet

Land area: 0.69 square miles.

Population density: 685 people per square mile   (low).

Curtiss, Wisconsin map

132 residents are foreign born (38.2% Latin America).

This village:

37.9%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,365 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,588 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (52.8 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (131.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (255.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hoard, WI (1.9 miles ),
Green Grove, WI (2.1 miles ),
Abbotsford, WI (2.4 miles ),
Dorchester, WI (2.4 miles ),
Colby, WI (2.5 miles ),
Owen, WI (2.5 miles ),
Withee, WI (2.8 miles ),
Holton, WI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.95 N, Longitude: 90.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Curtiss, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Curtiss, WI in 2022

Curtiss satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $103,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $112,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $63,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $56,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Curtiss, WI residents
Average permit cost in Curtiss, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+14.5%).
Most common industries in Curtiss, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (16.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.1%)
  • Food (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (23.5%)
  • Food (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.8%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (25.7%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Food (11.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.7%)
  • Wood products (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Curtiss, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Food processing workers (8.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.8%)
  • Food processing workers (9.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (14.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.7%)

Average climate in Curtiss, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.03. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Curtiss-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Curtiss village center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 37.8 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

Earthquake activity:

Curtiss-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 75% 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 277.2 miles away from Curtiss center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 253.7 miles away from Curtiss 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 228.1 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 289.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 313.3 miles away from Curtiss center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 229.2 miles away from Curtiss center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clark County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Curtiss topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Curtiss:

  • COLONIAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COLBY, WI)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CONTINENTAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ABBOTSFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Curtiss:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 39 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 51 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 52 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 54 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 54 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 74 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Winona State University (about 87 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Curtiss Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Curtiss Hotel (813 Meridian Street).

Clark 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 Curtiss and their reported violations in the past:

CURTISS WATERWORKS (Population served: 216, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-29-2010), St Public Notif received (APR-30-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Other (FEB-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-20-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-08-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-12-2007), St Public Notif requested (SEP-17-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-17-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2008)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
TIME FLIES BAR & GRILL INC (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

11.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Curtiss:

Marital status in Curtiss, WI
  • Never married: 32.2%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Curtiss:

  • High school or higher: 59.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

24.8
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Curtiss
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Curtiss, WI (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,5359
Evangelical Protestant6,59441
Mainline Protestant3,98125
Other75
Orthodox--
None14,573-
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: 9
Clark County:

2.69 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Here:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Clark County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.2%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.6%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.3%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.1
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Curtiss:

26.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.8%
State:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Curtiss:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Curtiss:

30.0%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Curtiss:

53.3%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.1%
Wisconsin:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Curtiss, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$7,994$95,9280$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$641
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,950
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$82
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,928
Totals for Government 1$7,994$95,9288$4,601

Curtiss government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($19.15)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $406,000 ($863.83)
    Sewerage: $389,000 ($827.66)
    Regular Highways: $110,000 ($234.04)
    Local Fire Protection: $75,000 ($159.57)
    Central Staff Services: $28,000 ($59.57)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($42.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($23.40)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($23.40)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($12.77)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($8.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($4.26)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $178,000 ($378.72)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $4,000 ($8.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $83,000 ($176.60)

Curtiss government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $339,000 ($721.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($23.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($4.26)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($2.13)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($119.15)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $32,000 ($68.09)
    Rents: $6,000 ($12.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $247,000 ($525.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $76,000 ($161.70)
    Highways: $9,000 ($19.15)
    Education: $2,000 ($4.26)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.13)
  • Tax - Property: $112,000 ($238.30)
    Other License: $2,000 ($4.26)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($2.13)

Curtiss government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,443,000 ($9453.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,385,000 ($9329.79)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $58,000 ($123.40)

Curtiss government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,241,000 ($2640.43)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $277,000 ($589.36)

Businesses in Curtiss, WI

  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Curtiss:

  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WCCN (1370 AM; 5 kW; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Curtiss:

  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WOSQ (92.3 FM; SPENCER, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCN-FM (107.5 FM; NEILLSVILLE, WI; Owner: CENTRAL WISCONSIN B/CG INC.)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLJY (106.5 FM; MARSHFIELD, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Curtiss:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BV (Channel 24; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 34.0mTotal length
  • $832,000Total costs
  • 25,126Total average daily traffic
  • 97Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Curtiss, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 31990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Curtiss, WI

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.4 Mi E Int Rt E & Pine Hill Rd (Lat: 44.971917 Lon: -90.411250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPQX209, Licensee ID: L00001014,
    Assigned Frequencies: 862.837 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2002, Expiration Date: 02/06/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2011, Certifier: Robin J Glenny, Registrant: Nextel Wip Expansion Two Corp.


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD9VAZ, Licensee ID: L02546231, Grant Date: 05/06/2022, Expiration Date: 05/06/2032, Certifier: Shaun Helminski, Registrant: Shaun Helminski, W3531 Willow Rd, Curtiss, WI 54422


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AIR CREATION TWIN 503 TRIKE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2534J, N2534J, N-2534J, Serial Number: 301092385, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Tom L Buchanan, N13689 Oak Grove Ave, Curtiss, WI 54422

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Curtiss, WI
  • 85.1%Utility gas
  • 13.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Curtiss, WI
  • 60.9%Utility gas
  • 30.4%Electricity
  • 8.7%No fuel used


Curtiss compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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