Schoepke, WI

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.6 square miles (131.0 km2), of which 46.0 square miles (119.3 km2) is land, while 4.5 square miles (11.7 km2) or (8.96%) is water.

Population

The population in Schoepke is 389. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Schoepke is 52.4, the US median age is 37.4. The number of people per household in Schoepke is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Schoepke

• 55.4% are married
• 9.6% are divorced
• 18.7% are married with children
• 7.3% have children, but are single

Race in Schoepke

• • 94.5% are white
  • 0.0% are black
  • 0.5% are asian
  • 5.0% are native american
  • 0.0% claim Other
  • 0.0% claim Hispanic Ethnicity
  • 0.0% Two or More Races
  • 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,929, and the median income for a family was $29,286. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,134. About 6.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Schoepke, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.

Schools

The Town of Schoepke is in the Elcho School District and is also served by two parochial elementary schools in Rhinelander. The Nicolet Technical College, located in Rhinelander, serves the town. There is no formal library service in the town, but there are public libraries in Rhinelander and Elcho, as well as the Nicolet Technical College library also in Rhinelander.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Schoepke: 

• Northcentral Technical College (about 44 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356) 
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 72 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089) 
• Mid-State Technical College (about 84 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128) 
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 86 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069) 
• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 91 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415) 
• Saint Norbert College (about 91 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324) 
• Fox Valley Technical College (about 92 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)

Healthcare

The nearest medical facility is Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. Langlade Memorial Hospital is located in Antigo and is also available. These hospitals provide 24-hour emergency service and critical care. There is an Aspirus Clinic in Elcho.

EMS/ambulance service is provided by the County, in conjunction with St. Mary’s Hospital using an ambulance stationed in Rhinelander.

Hospitals and medical centers near Schoepke: 

• MINISTRY ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• CRANDON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CRANDON, WI) 
• MINISTRY HM CR HH RHINELANDER (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• SACRED HEART, ST MARY’S INC HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• FRIENDLY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• FRIENDLY VILLAGE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI) 
• HORIZONS UNLIMITED (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RHINELANDER, WI)

Outdoor Points of Interest

Park or Park-like facilities within the Town of Schoepke include roughly two acres of lakefront property where the Town Hall is located. Although there are no formal facilities swimming and fishing are available.

The Town is surrounded by the Towns of Enterprise, Pelican, Monico, Nashville in Forest County, and Elcho in Langlade County, as well as, being part of Oneida County.

The Town is centered on the unincorporated settlement of Pelican Lake, located on the eastern shore of the lake along US Highway 45. Most of the development in the town is along the eastern and northern shores of Pelican Lake. The eastern section of the town is woodlands much of it held as industrial forest.

Great Lakes or Chains

Schoepke is about 32,000 acres and has three lakes, most notably Pelican Lake. Much of the town is forested. Schoepke is part of the Northern Highland geomorphic region with a glacial landscape that includes gently rolling, rounded, forested hills rising above adjacent marshy areas.

Pelican Lake. Pelican Lake is a 3545 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 39 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake’s water clarity is low.

Lake Lucille. Lake Lucille is a 55 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 7 feet. Fish include Panfish and Northern Pike.

Upper Post Lake. Upper Post Lake is a 765 acre lake located in Oneida, Langlade Counties. It has a maximum depth of 14 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Art Centers, Community Centers, and ETC

The Town Hall is located on the shores of Pelican Lake along US Highway 45. The Town Hall serves as a meeting room available for Town residents use and includes a kitchen and restrooms.

Average Home Price Sold

2018 Ave Price Sold: $187,814.29

2021 Ave Price Sold: $432,150.00

2023 Ave Price Sold: $361,333.33