Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eagle, Wisconsin
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Location of Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.8 sq mi (90.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
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| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 17.1/sq mi (6.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-21400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583110 |
Eagle is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 593 people lived there. You can also find smaller communities like Balmoral, Basswood, and Eagle Corners within the town.
Eagle's Location and Size
Eagle is a town with a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.8 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles, is water. This means there are some lakes or rivers in the town.
Who Lives in Eagle?
In 2000, a census counted 593 people living in Eagle. The town had 223 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
- About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (65%) were married couples living together.
- About 19% of households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Eagle was 40 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Eagle
Some notable people have come from the town of Eagle:
- Beauford T. Anderson was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor during World War II.
- Joshua L. Johns was a politician from Wisconsin.
- Jess Miller was also a politician from Wisconsin.
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Location of Eagle, Richland County, Wisconsin
