Hudson

Hudson is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, its population was 12,719. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The village of North Hudson is directly north of Hudson. The city was settled in 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. In 1852, Hudson's first mayor, Alfred D. Gray, petitioned to change the city's name to Hudson, because the bluffs along the St.Croix River reminded him of the Hudson River in his native New York. The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway was formed in 1881 from other railroads building between the Twin Cities and Chicago. The shops and headquarters of the Omaha Road were in Hudson. U.S. Highway 12 once crossed the St Croix River on a toll bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota, which provided revenue for the town. With the construction of Interstate 94, the toll bridge was removed, though the long causeway extending to the former bridge location is now open to the public as a pedestrian walkway, known as "The Dike". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 7.41 square miles (19.19 km²), of which 6.53 square miles. (16.91 km²) is land and 0.88 sq miles (2.28 km²") is water.

History

Hudson was settled in 1840 by Louis Massey and his brother in-law, Peter Bouchea. A large number of settlers arrived in the 1850s and 1860s, many of whom were ancestors of today's residents. The lumber industry was the area's prime attraction, and over time sawmills were established throughout the St. Croix Valley. The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway was formed in 1881 from other railroads building between the Twin Cities and Chicago. On August 30, 1917, a violent mob of 1,000 held a night rally in front of the armory protesting the pacifist People's Council of America's attempt to hold a conference in Hudson's prizefighting arena. The crowd then moved on the four organizers in the lobby of their hotel and threatened to hang them. Only after the pleadings of county attorney N. O. Varnum were the four allowed to leave town at once and unharmed. The long causeway extending to the former bridge location is now open to the public as a pedestrian walkway, known as "The Dike". U.S. Highway 12 once crossed the St.-Croix River on a toll bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota, which provided revenue for the town. With the construction of Interstate 94, the toll bridge was removed, though the long causeways extending to that location are now open. This route is now part of the Union Pacific Railroad and is known as the "Omaha Road".

Geography

Interstate Highway 94, U.S. Route 12 and Wisconsin Highway 35 are three of the main routes in the community. The city has an area of 7.41 square miles (19.19 km²) According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.53 sq miles (16.91 km²), of which 0.88sq miles (2.28km²) is water. The town has a population of 2,856. It is located on the Wisconsin River, which flows through the city. The community is located in the Wisconsin Dells National Forest, which is part of the Wisconsin National Forest System. The Dells Dunes National Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to the Dells Lighthouse, which was built in the 1930s. It was the first Lighthouse to be built in Wisconsin, and the first one in the state of Wisconsin, in the early 1900s. The Lighthouse was built by the Wisconsin State Assembly in the late 1800s, and was named after the town's founder, William L. Leland, who was born in the area. The U.N. World Heritage Center is also based in the town, and has been there since 1929. It has been named after Leland's father, Leland Leland Jr., who was also the founder of the Leland Dunes Dunes School, which opened in the mid-19th century. The current mayor of the town is Leland J. J. Kinsman.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 12,719 people, 5,287 households, and 3,324 families living in the city. There were 5,642 housing units at an average density of 864.0 per square mile (333.6/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.9% African American, 0,3% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.,7% from other races, and 1.8%. The city's median household income in 2017 dollars was $26,921. The median income for a household in theCity was $50,991, and the median income. for a family was $63,953. About 1.7% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 5.3% ofThose age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was2.95. The city has a population of 8,775 people, with 3,687 households and 2,271 families. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and is located near the border of the state of New Mexico and New Mexico. The population of the City of Hudson is 1,947.8 people, including 3,831 housing units. It has a median age of 35.4 years and a population density of 1.94 square miles (2.4 square kilometers).

Economy

The former greyhound racing track, St. Croix Meadows, is being redeveloped to include a hotel, dining, commercial office space, residential condos, a baseball field, an 18-hole mini golf course, and an indoor sports complex with two hockey rinks and a soccer arena. Two made-for-TV movies were filmed in the city in 2021. The city has grown as a tourist destination and restaurants on the St.Croix in its historic downtown, along with hotels and other businesses that serve traffic on Interstate Highway 94. The town has a population of about 6,000, with the majority of its residents living in the downtown area. It is located on the island of St. croix, which is part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The state has a long history of tourism, particularly in the early 1900s and early 20th century, when the area was known as "Hudson" The city's population has grown to about 7,500, with most of the growth occurring in the last 50 years. It has a history of being the site of several World War II-era battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, which ended in 1945. It also has been the location of several major sporting events, such as the opening of the New York State Fair in the 1950s and the World Series in the 1960s and '70s. It was also the setting for the TV series "The Sopranos" in the 1970s and 1980s.

Arts and culture

Hudson is home of the Phipps Center for the Arts, a regional performing arts center. It is the headquarters of Little Free Libraries and was the site of the first Little Free Library. It was also home to the first public library in the U.S. in the 19th century. The city is located on the banks of the Hudson River, which runs through the center of the city. The river is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer when it is hot and dry. It also is home to a number of cultural institutions, including the Little Free library and the New York City Public Library, which was founded in 1872. The town is also the home of New York's oldest public library, which dates back to the 17th century, when it was founded by the city's first mayor, George H.W. Bush. It has been home to many other cultural institutions and institutions, such as the New Jersey Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Science and Industry, which opened its doors in 1876. It's also the headquarters for Little Free libraries, which were founded in the early 20th century by a group of local citizens who wanted to raise awareness of the plight of the poor. The library was the first of its kind in the United States, and is now home to more than 1,000 public libraries, many of which are still in operation today.

Public safety

Hudson is served by the Hudson Police Department, the Hudson Fire Department, and Lakeview EMS. These agencies respond to about 400 fire calls, 2000 EMS and rescue calls, and 5000 police calls annually. The city is located on the Hudson River, which runs through the center of the city. The Hudson River is a tributary of the Red River. The Red River flows through the Hudson Valley, which is located near the city's downtown area. The river is a source of water for the city of Hudson, as well as for the surrounding communities. It is also the source of a number of water-related incidents, such as flooding, fires, and power outages. The town has a population of about 5,000 people, and is home to the Hudson Medical Center, a hospital for the elderly and disabled, and the Hudson Memorial Hospital, which provides care for the homeless and the elderly. The City of Hudson is also home to several other emergency services agencies, including the Hudson Ambulance Service, Hudson Fire, and Hudson Rescue and Search and Rescue, which responds to calls for help in the event of a fire or rescue. The community is also served by a handful of non-emergency services agencies. These include the Hudson County Sheriff's Office, Hudson County EMS and Hudson County Fire and Rescue. The Town of Hudson has a large number of fire and rescue agencies, and also has a small number of ambulance service providers. The area has a history of being a hotbed of crime, particularly in the early 1900s.

Transportation

Hudson has no public airports, though residents have access to the New Richmond Regional Airport and the St. Paul Downtown Airport for general aviation. There is an airport shuttle from Hudson to MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP) for commercial and international flights. There are no public schools in Hudson, though there is a public library in the town. The town has a population of 2,000. It is located on the shores of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The city is located near the city of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, which is on the U.S.-Minnesota border. It also has a number of small lakes and rivers, which are used for fishing and other activities. It has a small airport, which has a shuttle service to MSP for commercial flights.

Education

Hudson is served by the Hudson School District. Public schools in the city include E. P. Rock Elementary School, Hudson Prairie Elementary School and North Hudson Elementary School. The Trinity Academy of Hudson, a Lutheran private school, offers preschool through eighth grade. The University of WisconsinRiver Falls opened a satellite campus in Hudson in 2010 with a focus on undergraduate and graduate degrees for adult students. St Patrick's School, a Catholic parochial school, is also in Hudson. The city is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, which is based in Wisconsin River Falls, Wisconsin. It is the home of the Air Force Reserve Air Force Base, which was established in the 1940s. The U.N. has a base in Hudson, which opened in the 1950s. It was the first base in the United States to open a post-graduate program in the 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s, the U of W opened a campus in the town, which has since been expanded to include a number of other campuses in the state. It has a campus for the College of Wisconsin-River Falls, which offers a variety of degrees for adults. It also has a satellite school for the Wisconsin Institute of Technology, which focuses on engineering and computer science. It opened in 2010. The Hudson High School is located in Hudson and is the only high school in the district. The high school is a commuter school for students in the Wisconsin River Valley School District, which also serves the town of Hudson.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Hudson, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin = 72.9. 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 45. 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 30. 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 Hudson = 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 5,931 individuals with a median age of 35.4 age the population grows by 34.19% in Hudson, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,180.8 residents per square mile of area (842.0/km²). There are average 2.25 people per household in the 5,167 households with an average household income of $61,929 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.80% of the available work force and has dropped -4.77% 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 23.66%. The number of physicians in Hudson per 100,000 population = 86.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Hudson = 31.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 40.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 103. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 197. 85 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 3.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, 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 Hudson, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 56.70%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 15 years with median home cost = $181,170 and home appreciation of -6.53%. 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 $15.63 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 $5,459 per student. There are 16 students for each teacher in the school, 514 students for each Librarian and 403 students for each Counselor. 8.99% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 29.20% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 8.96% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).