Chimney Rock, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Chimney Rock, Wisconsin
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Location of Chimney Rock, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
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| • Total | 276 |
| • Density | 7.6/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-14525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582956 |
Chimney Rock is a small town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 276 people lived there. A smaller community called Russell is also part of the town.
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Geography of Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Chimney Rock?
In 2000, there were 276 people living in Chimney Rock. This means there were about 7.6 people per square mile. There were 98 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Families and Age Groups
Most households in Chimney Rock were families. About 62% of households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent.
Many homes (almost 40%) had children under 18 living there. The town's population included people of all ages. About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Chimney Rock was 35 years old.
Income in Chimney Rock
In 2000, the average income for a household in Chimney Rock was $44,375 per year. For families, the average income was $47,083.
Notable People from Chimney Rock
Some interesting people have connections to Chimney Rock.
- Peter Nelton was a farmer and a politician. He lived in the town for some time.
- Russell Paulson was also a farmer and a politician. He was born right here in Chimney Rock.
See also
In Spanish: Chimney Rock (Wisconsin) para niños
