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Wyalusing, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 346.
Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 
Males: 170  (49.1%)
Females: 176  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53801.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,813 (it was $29,038 in 2000)
Wyalusing:

$49,813
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,998 (it was $14,602 in 2000)

Wyalusing town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $230,402 (it was $97,300 in 2000)
Wyalusing:

$230,402
WI:

$252,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Wyalusing: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Wyalusing, WI (2010)
    • 33195.7%White alone
    • 102.9%Hispanic
    • 41.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.3%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (44.6%), English (15.9%), Irish (9.5%), Scottish (5.1%), French (4.6%), Norwegian (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 39.9 square miles.

Population density: 8.7 people per square mile   (very low).

Wyalusing, 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:
Wyalusing town:

1.0% ($975)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (36.5 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (86.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (190.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bagley, WI (1.6 miles ),
Clayton, IA (1.9 miles),
Bridgeport, WI (2.3 miles ),
Patch Grove, WI (2.5 miles),
McGregor, IA (2.7 miles ),
Prairie du Chien, WI (2.8 miles ),
Marquette, IA (2.9 miles ),
Garnavillo, IA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.94 N, Longitude: 91.09 W

Distribution of median household income in Wyalusing, WI in 2022
Wyalusing satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,500
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $237,300
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $490,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $24,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $176,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,500
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $74,900
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,800
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $44,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Wyalusing, WI residents
Average permit cost in Wyalusing, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Wyalusing, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (30.3%)
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.1%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Wood products (5.1%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.7%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.0%)
  • Electronic shopping & mail-order houses (5.3%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Wyalusing, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
  • Electricians (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (25.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Electricians (5.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)

Average climate in Wyalusing, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wyalusing-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Wyalusing town center .

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.8 miles away from the town center killed 5 people and injured 156 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wyalusing-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 353.0 miles away from Wyalusing center
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 152.0 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 330.6 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 353.0 miles away from the city 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 148.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 309.1 miles away from Wyalusing 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 Grant County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wyalusing topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wyalusing:

  • GREAT RIVER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MC GREGOR, IA)
  • PRAIRIE MAISON (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MEM HSPTL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN RENAL DIALYSIS - PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI)
  • G AND G LIVING-WESTSIDE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; GARNAVILLO, IA)
  • GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)
  • GUTTENBERG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GUTTENBERG, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wyalusing:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 34 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 37 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 43 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 45 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Viterbo University (about 61 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 2,848)
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (about 61 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 9,837)
  • Western Technical College (about 62 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)

Points of interest:

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

Rivers and creeks: Wisconsin River (A), Lane Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Wyalusing include: Gasner Hollow Prairie State Natural Area (1), Wyalusing Hardwood Forest State Natural Area (2), Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area (3), Wyalusing State Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Grant County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

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

8.8%
Whole state:

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

5.5%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Wyalusing:

Marital status in Wyalusing, WI
  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 69.2%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 4.9%

For population 25 years and over in Wyalusing:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wyalusing, WI (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,48919
Mainline Protestant8,78741
Evangelical Protestant3,40038
Other3864
Orthodox301
None18,116-
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: 12
Grant County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Here:

9.97 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

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

7.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.8%
Wisconsin:

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

11.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wyalusing:

  • WPRE (980 AM; 1 kW; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KADR (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELKADER, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wyalusing:

  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCTN (100.1 FM; GARNAVILLO, IA; Owner: DESIGN HOMES, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KNEI-FM (103.5 FM; WAUKON, IA; Owner: WENNES COMMUNICATIONS STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wyalusing:

  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • K41AD (Channel 41; LANSING, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.8mTotal length
  • $719,000Total costs
  • 13,809Total average daily traffic
  • 908Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,265Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wyalusing, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wyalusing, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wyalusing, WI
  • 60.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.5%Wood
  • 16.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wyalusing, WI
  • 77.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Wood


Wyalusing compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.
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