Hales Corners

Hales Corners is located in southwestern Milwaukee County. It is bounded by Greenfield on the north, Greendale on the east, Franklin on the south, and New Berlin and Muskego in Waukesha County on the west. The village has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km²), of which, 3.21 square miles of it is land and 0.01 square mile (0.03 km²) is water. The population of the village was 7,692 at the 2010 census. The land in the area that would eventually encompass the Village was first claimed as French, then British, and eventually as the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1783. It was the land of the Potawatomi Indians until they were forced to move from their land in 1838. Hales Corner traces its history as a Village to 1837, when Seneca Hale laid claim to land here, and its name is credited to his brother William, who became its first Postmaster in 1854. The site of monthly fairs begun in the mid-1800's, when the plank road between Janesville and Milwaukee passed through the village. First a gathering of horse traders, the fairs became a stock market for farmers trading pigs, cattle, and sheep. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size is 2.91. The median age in the village is 43.9 years. The gender makeup of thevillage was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

History

The land in the area that would eventually encompass the Village was first claimed as French, then British, and eventually as the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1783. It was the land of the Potawatomi Indians until they were forced to move from their land in 1838. During the 1830s and 1840s, more settlers arrived, starting with a number of New England families. Among them were three Hale families, whose lineage has been charted to England in the 1200s. Hales Corners was the site of monthly fairs begun in the mid-1800's, when the plank road between Janesville and Milwaukee passed through the village. First a gathering of horse traders, the fairs became a stock market for farmers trading pigs, cattle, and sheep. The village's name is credited to his brother William, who became its first Postmaster in 1854, and its name is also credited to Seneca Hale, who laid claim to land here in 1837, and his son William Hale who became the village's first Mayor in 1858. The Village is now home to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which was founded in 1852. The University ofWisconsin- Milwaukee is located on the shores of the Wisconsin River, and was the first college in the U.S. to offer a degree in economics. It is also the home of the National Museum of American History, which dates back to the 17th century. The museum is housed in a building that was once used as a stage for the Great Depression.

Geography

Hales Corners is located in southwestern Milwaukee County. It is bounded by Greenfield on the north, Greendale on the east, Franklin on the south, and New Berlin and Muskego in Waukesha County on the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km²) of which, 3.21 square miles of it is land. The elevation is 781 feet (238 m) The village is located on the Wisconsin River, a tributary of the Milwaukee River. It has a population of 2,816. The village has an elevation of 781ft (238m) The elevation of the village is 783ft (235 m) and it has a water area of 0.01 sq miles (0.03 km²). The village was founded in the 18th century. It was named after Hales, an early settler of the area, who is believed to have been the first European to arrive in the area in the 17th century, and the first to settle the area. The town has a history of being part of the Wisconsin Dells region, which is now part of Wisconsin. It also has a long history in the Milwaukee area, dating back to at least the early 1800s, when it was known as Hales Township. The current mayor of Hales Corner is Michael Hales. He was elected to a second term in 2010.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,692 people, 3,301 households, and 2,066 families living in the village. There were 3,505 housing units at an average density of 1,091.9 per square mile (421.6/km²) The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1,7% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. The median income for a household in theVillage was $54,536, and the median income. for a family was $66,136. The per capita income for the Village was $25,354. About 0.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0%. of those age 65 or over were living in poverty at the time of the Census of 2010. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was2.91. The village's median age was 43.9 years, with 20.8% of residents under the age of 18; 8.2%. were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6%. were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5%. were 65 years of age or older. The town's median income was $42,175, with a median income of $33,237 for females.

Education

The Whitnall School District serves Hales Corners. The district's schools include private and public schools. The town is home to a Lutheran and a Catholic school. It is also home to the Hales-Corners High School for Girls. The school district also has a post-secondary school, the Sacred Heart School of Theology. It also has an elementary school and a private school for children of all ages. The area is located near the town's main road, Hales Road, which runs through the center of the town. It was once known as "Hales Road" and was once called "Hale's Road" by locals. It has since been renamed "Whitnall Road" in honor of the district's founder, William Whitall, who was born in the area in 1881. The community is now known as Halescorners and has a population of 1,000. It's also known as the "Wentzville" area, which was once part of the "Whitall Township" and is now called "Wesley Township" It is located in the northern part of Hales County, in the north of the county, on the outskirts of the city of Whitall Road, and is known for its many lakes and streams. The village has a number of churches, including St. Mary's Lutheran and St. Paul's Lutheran. The HalesCorners School for Boys was founded in the early 20th century. It closed in the 1950s.

Points of interest

Hales Corners is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The town is home to a number of community organizations and businesses. It is also home to the Milwaukee Speedway and the Boerner Botanical Gardens. There are also several churches and a library in the area. The area is also the site of several radio stations, including WMYX, WSSP and WXSS.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin = 9.8. 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 20. 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 40. 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 Hales Corners = 3.3 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 87,321 individuals with a median age of 43.6 age the population dropped by -0.04% in Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,370.61 residents per square mile of area (915.37/km²). There are average 2.33 people per household in the 3,295 households with an average household income of $61,771 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.00% of the available work force and has dropped -7.35% 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 16.30%. The number of physicians in Hales Corners per 100,000 population = 253.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Hales Corners = 32.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 35 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 117. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 189. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 12.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 46, 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 Hales Corners, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 58.84%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $197,700 and home appreciation of -0.91%. 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 $25.72 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 $6,237 per student. There are 15.9 students for each teacher in the school, 933 students for each Librarian and 710 students for each Counselor. 6.58% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 24.81% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 10.22% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).