Saxon, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 324.
Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 
Males: 168  (51.9%)
Females: 156  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

48.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54559.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,276 (it was $27,212 in 2000)
Saxon:

$50,276
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,388 (it was $16,705 in 2000)

Saxon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $138,085 (it was $56,400 in 2000)
Saxon:

$138,085
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $231,545; detached houses: $237,798; townhouses or other attached units: $114,627; in 2-unit structures: $45,407; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $106,715; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $145,737; mobile homes: $98,744
March 2022 cost of living index in Saxon: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Saxon, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Saxon is 162 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (15.7%), Swedish (15.1%), Italian (12.6%), French (8.3%), Norwegian (8.0%), Irish (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1115 feet

Land area: 66.1 square miles.

Population density: 4.9 people per square mile   (very low).

Saxon, Wisconsin map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Wisconsin:

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

1.2% ($680)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (83.0 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (168.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (349.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gurney, WI (2.0 miles),
Birch Hill, WI (2.6 miles ),
Kimball, WI (2.8 miles ),
Iron Belt, WI (2.8 miles),
Franks Field, WI (3.1 miles),
Montreal, WI (3.1 miles ),
Hurley, WI (3.4 miles ),
Pence, WI (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 46.50 N, Longitude: 90.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

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

5.4%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Saxon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.7%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Utilities (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.6%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Saxon, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.2%)
  • Carpenters (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (14.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)

Average climate in Saxon, 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 2022 was 52.3. This is better than average.

City:

52.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.98. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Saxon-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Wisconsin state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.3 miles away from the Saxon town center killed 2 people and injured 42 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/30/1968, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 28.1 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Saxon-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 275.7 miles away from Saxon center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 106.7 miles away from Saxon center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 128.2 miles away from Saxon center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 128.4 miles away from Saxon center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 129.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/2020 at 17:23:43, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 122.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Iron County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Winds: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Saxon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Saxon:

  • SKY VIEW NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HURLEY, WI)
  • VILLA MARIA HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HURLEY, WI)
  • WESTGATE NURSING AND REHAB COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; IRONWOOD, MI)
  • JOSEPHSON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; IRONWOOD, MI)

Airports located in Saxon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Saxon:

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 81 miles; Superior, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,302)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 83 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 84 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 85 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 89 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • Michigan Technological University (about 99 miles; Houghton, MI; FT enrollment: 6,078)
  • Northcentral Technical College (about 112 miles; Wausau, WI; FT enrollment: 3,356)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Saxon - Gurney Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Saxon: Iron County Fairground (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Iron 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 Saxon that have no violations reported:

  • TAZ & TCS BEAR TRAP INN (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

9.9%
Whole state:

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

5.2%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Saxon:

Marital status in Saxon, WI
  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Saxon:

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Saxon, WI (based on Iron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1733
Evangelical Protestant3886
Mainline Protestant1813
None3,174-
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: 2
Here:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Iron County:

11.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Iron County:

23.85 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

8.9%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Iron County:

26.7%
Wisconsin:

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

13.1%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Saxon:

  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WHRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; HURLEY, WI; Owner: BIG G LITTLE O INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WATW (1400 AM; 1 kW; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Saxon:

  • WIMI (99.7 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W280DD (103.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
  • W207BR (89.3 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WUPM (106.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: BIG G LITTLE O, INC.)
  • W265AI (100.9 FM; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY B/C, INC.)
  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBSZ (93.3 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: GERALD JAMES HACKMAN)

TV broadcast stations around Saxon:

  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W45CI (Channel 45; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)

Saxon fatal accident list:

Mar 27, 2018 03:53 AM, Us-2, Lat: 46.500417, Lon: -90.418842, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.1mTotal length
  • $610,000Total costs
  • 5,296Total average daily traffic
  • 392Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,797Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Saxon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 46.493056 Lon: -90.414444, Call Sign: WQGM900,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.040 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2016, Expiration Date: 03/06/2027, Certifier: Mark R Beaupre, Registrant: Northway Communications, 105 E Oak St, Wausau, WI 54401, Phone: (715) 842-0841, Fax: (715) 848-1413, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Saxon, Along Us 2 (Lat: 46.498083 Lon: -90.391500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRJM707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2020, Expiration Date: 09/25/2030, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:

  • Gurney, Along State Road 169 (Lat: 46.458667 Lon: -90.507306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRJW280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2020, Expiration Date: 11/06/2030, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 10013 Hwy A (Lat: 46.562556 Lon: -90.443556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 20.7 m, Call Sign: WQYH945,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.575 MHz, 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2016, Expiration Date: 10/05/2026, Certifier: Lowell Hines, Registrant: Saxon Harbor Boating Club Inc, 10013 Hwy A, Saxon, WI 54559, Phone: (715) 893-2242, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA9ASY, Licensee ID: L00885764, Grant Date: 06/24/2014, Expiration Date: 07/09/2024, Certifier: Mark R Beaupre, Registrant: Mark R Beaupre, Saxon, WI 54559


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8015P, N8015P, N-8015P, Serial Number: 24-3259, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 02/09/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Carl O Lindblom, Saxon Airport, Saxon, WI 54559
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9016C, N9016C, N-9016C, Serial Number: 31064, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/09/1973
    Registrant (Individual): Carl O Lindblom, 14964 N Sitan Rd, Saxon, WI 54559
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9190E, N9190E, N-9190E, Serial Number: 11AC-824, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/05/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/24/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Carl O Lindblom, 14964 N Sitan Rd, Saxon, WI 54559

Most common first names in Saxon, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John675.8 years
Joseph578.4 years
George482.2 years
Donald469.7 years
Edward473.5 years
Robert468.5 years
Helen381.0 years
Frank376.7 years
Anna379.6 years
Henry373.6 years
Most common last names in Saxon, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fafford685.8 years
Bluse573.4 years
Eskola484.5 years
Dennis481.8 years
Lamerand475.2 years
Norman475.8 years
Simon472.8 years
Smith483.3 years
Barton369.7 years
Carrier373.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Saxon, WI
  • 28.9%Utility gas
  • 27.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.7%Wood
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Saxon, WI
  • 62.5%Electricity
  • 37.5%Utility gas


Saxon compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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