Demographics

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Demographic data suggests that individuals with better earning and spending power are migrating out of Sheboygan to neighboring areas like Sheboygan Falls.  This population base is very desirable with comparatively high income power and higher than average spending behavior. 

Sheboygan Falls is also showing population retention in the key 18-year-old, the 25-34 year-old, and especially the 35-49 year-old age groups.  These groups represent family regeneration and strong spending power for Sheboygan Falls in the future.

Location

Sheboygan Falls is situated in the center of Sheboygan County midway between the city of Plymouth (the county's western hub population 9,000) and the city of Sheboygan (the county's eastern hub population 50,582).  Sheboygan Falls is also within 10 minutes of the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Conveniently located only 60 minutes from Wisconsin's largest business markets - Milwaukee and Green Bay via Interstate 43 which is 6 miles east of Sheboygan Falls.  From the south take Highway 28 to Highway 32 North.  From the north take Highway 23 West to Highway 32 South.

Two-thirds of the U.S. major markets - Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Des Moines are located within 24 hours of Sheboygan Falls.

Population (July 2002 Census)
6,825

Sheboygan Falls Households and Families
Households.................................2,745
Families......................................1,604
Average Household Size...............2.6
Average Family Size.....................3.06
Average Family Income................$55,658
Median Age.................................39

Age Distribution for Sheboygan Falls

Labor Market
Hourly Wage Rates (for Sheboygan County Metropolitan Area)

EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION - Sheboygan County 2003
Occupation                        Local %
Professional                       30.3
Service                              11.9
Sales/Clerical                     22
Agriculture                         1.1
Construction                      11.1
Manufacturing                    25.2

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
Agriculture                                0.1%
Construction                             6.4
Manufacturing                           44
Wholesale/Retail                       10.5
Transportation/Utilities                3.4
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate    3.0
Professional/Management           3.2
Educational                               16
Entertainment/Recreation/Food   7.3
Other Services                           6.2

Education                 LOCAL %
High School Graduate          40.8%
Some College                      21.9
Associate Degree                  9.4
Bachelor's Degree                12.0
Graduate Degree                    3.1

Government
Municipal Building........375 Buffalo Street
                                       Sheboygan Falls, WI   53085
                                       (920) 467-7900
                                       Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                                       City Council Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tues. 6:30 p.m.

Policy for operation of Sheboygan Falls is established by a 6-member City Council who represent three aldermanic districts throughout the city.  Policies are administered and implemented by an elected Mayor and a hired, full-time City Clerk.

Fire Department
The city of Sheboygan Falls has a volunteer fire department.
1 Chief
45 Volunteer Firefighters

Police Department
1 Chief
20 full- and part-time officers

Taxes
Major Taxes and Tax Credits of Interest to Wisconsin Business

City of Sheboygan Falls Assessed Tax Rates -
$23.61 Per Thousand Property Tax 

Corporate Tax Credit for Research Activities
New/Expanded Facilities/New Equipment..................... 5%

Corporate Income Tax 
7.9% flat
Apportionment
    Sales     50%
    Property 25%
    Payroll   25%

Sales/Use Tax   5%
   Manufacturing machinery exempt
   Pollution controls equipment exempt
   Materials consumed exempt
   Manufacturing energy eligible for 100% tax credit

Health Care
The city of Sheboygan Falls is served on a regional level by hospital facilities located in the cities of Sheboygan (6 miles away) and Plymouth (9 miles away).
The Sheboygan Clinic has a satellite medical clinic located in Sheboygan Falls with an on-site full-time family practitioner.

Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center
2629 N. 7th Street
Sheboygan, WI  53083
(920) 451-5000

St. Nicholas Hospital
1601 N. Taylor Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-8300

Valley View Medical Center
901 Reed Street
Plymouth, WI  53073
(920) 893-1771

Transportation
Air Service: The Sheboygan County Airport is located within 10 miles of Sheboygan Falls.  The airport is equipped with an ILS system, and features a 5,400 foot runway which is 100 feet wide. Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is one hour south of Sheboygan Falls.

Rail Service: Sheboygan Falls is serviced by the Union Pacific Railroad.

Overnight Parcel Carriers: Sheboygan Falls has both United Parcel Service and Federal Express drop-off stations. 

Utilities
The city of Sheboygan Falls is served by a publicly-owned electric and water utility. Power is purchased from Alliant Energy. Water is purchased from the Sheboygan Water Utility. Wisconsin Public Service provides natural gas service.

Environment
Sheboygan County is located within an EPA ozone attainment zone.  New manufacturing businesses or expanded facilities are required to meet certain emission reduction standards.   Reductions can come from additional controls, adoption of pollution prevention techniques, substitute materials or shutdowns.  Offset credits can be granted to businesses that achieve or surpass EPA guidelines.  Business can purchase credits if standard levels are exceeded. Credits can also be sold if companies reduce their emissions.

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