Coon Valley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Coon Valley, Wisconsin
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Location of Coon Valley in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
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| • Total | 758 |
| • Density | 706.46/sq mi (272.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-16900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563376 |
| Website | http://www.villageofcoonvalley.com/ |
Coon Valley is a small village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 758 people lived there. The village was affected by floods in Wisconsin in 2018.
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Where is Coon Valley?
Coon Valley is located in Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 1.09 square miles (2.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Coon Valley?
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 291 | — | |
| 1920 | 369 | 26.8% | |
| 1930 | 462 | 25.2% | |
| 1940 | 469 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 466 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 536 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 596 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 758 | 27.2% | |
| 1990 | 817 | 7.8% | |
| 2000 | 714 | −12.6% | |
| 2010 | 765 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 758 | −0.9% | |
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Many of the first European settlers in Coon Valley were immigrants from Norway. While the Norwegian language is not commonly spoken there today, a few older residents might remember some words.
Facts from the 2010 Census
According to the census from 2010, 765 people lived in Coon Valley. There were 324 households and 216 families. Most residents (98.3%) were White. A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.81 people.
The average age of people in the village was 41.3 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 21.4% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%).
How to Get Around Coon Valley?
You can catch a bus to nearby cities like La Crosse or Viroqua. This bus service runs seven times a day in each direction.
The closest train station for passengers is the La Crosse station in La Crosse. It is served by Amtrak's Empire Builder train.
Fun Things to Do in Coon Valley
- Coon Valley Veterans Memorial Park: A place to honor veterans.
- Knutson Memorial Library: The village's public library, located on Main Street.
- Norskedalen: A nature and heritage center located near Coon Valley.
- Skumsrud Heritage Farm: A historic farm about one mile west of Coon Valley.
Famous People from Coon Valley
- Brian Rude: He was a Vice President at Dairyland Power Cooperative. He also served for 17 years in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
- Scott Servais: A former professional baseball player for teams like the Astros and Cubs. He was part of the 1988 U.S. Olympics Gold Medal Team. He also managed the Seattle Mariners major league baseball team.
See also
In Spanish: Coon Valley para niños
