Weyauwega

Weyauwega is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2010 census. The city is commonly referred to as "Wega" (wy--WEE-g) because the town's origin was a stopping/resting point between two rivers when Native Americans had to portage their canoes. A fur trader built a small building at the location, from which the town later grew. It is located at 44°19N 88°56W (44.322, -88.933).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.71 square miles (4.43 km²), of which, 1.58 square miles of it is land and 0.13 sq miles (0.34 km²) is water. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, and 19.2% from 45 to 64. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3 per cent female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,806 people, 720 households, and 460 families living in the city. There were 763 housing units at an average density of 507.7 per square mile (196.4/km²). The racial makeup was 97.84% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American,0.17% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races.

Geography

The city is located at 44°19N 88°56W (44.322, -88.933) It has a total area of 1.71 square miles (4.43 km²), of which, 1.58 square miles is land and 0.13 sq miles (0.34 km²) is water. The city has a population of 1,788. It is located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It has an area of 4.43 square miles, or 1.7 square miles. The population of the city is 1,856. It also has a water area of 0.34 square miles or 0.4 square miles of water. It was founded in 1838. The town was named after the town of the same name, which means "beautiful place" in Spanish. It became a city in 1852. It's located on the banks of the Mississippi River, which is a tributary of the Ohio River. The river runs through the center of the town, and is known as the "Ohio River" It is also known as "Weyauwega" because of its nickname, "the river that flows through the city" The city's name is derived from the word "weyauwga" meaning "weird" or "weeping" in English. It means "weathered" or, in Spanish, "weaved" or 'weeping'.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,900 people, 746 households, and 473 families living in the city. There were 815 housing units at an average density of 515.8 per square mile (199.2/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American,0.17% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $34,556, and the median income. for a family was $42,067. The per capita income for the city is $16,755. About 3.8% of families and 6.5% of people were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5%) of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was2.98. The city has a population of 1,800, with 763 people living in 746 homes, and 815 people in 815 households. The population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older.

Transportation

Weyauwega is located on Wisconsin Highway 110. U.S. Route 10 and Wisconsin Highway 49 are located just south and west of the city. The Yellowstone Trail ran through the city, and its former route is denoted by signs through the downtown and northern portions of theCity. The city is home to the Wisconsin State Fair, which runs through the end of the year. It is also the home of the Wisconsin High School Screaming Contest, which takes place in the summer. The state fair is held every year in the town of Weyau wega, Wisconsin. It runs from August to October. It also runs in the winter, when the city hosts the Wisconsin Badger State Screaming contest. The event is held in the city's downtown area, which is also known as the "Yellowstone Trail" The city also hosts the state fair each year in August and October, and also in the spring and summer of the next year. The town's fair runs from July to August, and the city also holds a state fair in September and the summer of 2013. It was the first state fair to open in the state in more than 50 years. It took place from September to October of that year, and is located in the northern part of the state. It's also the last to open on October 1, 2014. It will be the first time the state has held a state Fair in the year's history. It has also been the site of a state high school Scream Contest since 1978.

Education

St. Peter Lutheran School is a 3-8 grade school in Wisconsin. The school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The Synod also has a high school and two elementary schools. The high school has an enrollment of about 963 students. The elementary school has a population of about 50. The middle school has about 50 students. It has an enrolment of about 100 students.

History

The Waupaca County Fair has been held in Weyauwega since 1874. The event celebrates the past significance of the horse and buggy in the community. In 1996 an 81-car freight train derailed causing a large fire and several explosions from the hazardous materials in the train cars, prompting an evacuation of the town for two weeks until the fires burned out. The annual event features a parade, music and other activities. It is held at the Wau paca county fairgrounds at the East end of the City of Wey Kauwega. The fair is open to the public and costs $5 to $10 per person to attend. It has been running since the early 1960s and is held on the same grounds as the fairgrounds. It was first held in 1874 and has since been held every year since. It's the largest fair in the state and is one of the oldest fairs in the U.S. in terms of square footage. It also has the longest history of all fairs, having been held from 1874 to the early 1980s. It features a horse-drawn carriage parade and other events. The parade is held in honor of the community's rich history of horse- and buggy-related events. It began in 1875 and has now been held since 1961. It takes place in the same location every year.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin = 85.1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 59. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Weyauwega = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 8,375 individuals with a median age of 39.3 age the population grows by 0.17% in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,146.48 residents per square mile of area (442.71/km²). There are average 2.33 people per household in the 737 households with an average household income of $40,458 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.20% of the available work force and has dropped -0.65% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 30.50%. The number of physicians in Weyauwega per 100,000 population = 70.5.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Weyauwega = 32.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 45.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 102. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 188. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 6.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 50, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 67.42%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 54 years with median home cost = $94,840 and home appreciation of -10.33%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $17.02 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,580 per student. There are 14.5 students for each teacher in the school, 326 students for each Librarian and 506 students for each Counselor. 6.41% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 7.93% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.40% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).