Lac La Belle, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lac La Belle, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
.jpg) |
|
Location of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jefferson, Waukesha |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 292.28/sq mi (112.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-40750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567709 |
Lac La Belle is a small village in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. Most of the village is in Waukesha County. In 2020, about 281 people lived there.
Lac La Belle is mostly part of the town of Oconomowoc. In 2002, the village also added a small piece of land from the town of Ixonia in Jefferson County.
Contents
Where is Lac La Belle Located?
Lac La Belle is found in an area of Waukesha County known as "Lake Country." This means it's surrounded by many beautiful lakes. Its exact location is 43°8′44″N 88°31′33″W / 43.14556°N 88.52583°W.
The village covers a total area of about 2.67 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Lac La Belle?
The number of people living in Lac La Belle has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1940: 66 people
- 1950: 174 people
- 1960: 276 people
- 1970: 227 people
- 1980: 289 people
- 1990: 258 people
- 2000: 329 people
- 2010: 290 people
- 2020: 281 people
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 290 people living in Lac La Belle. They lived in 115 homes, and 97 of these were families. Most people (98.6%) were White. A very small number were Asian or from other backgrounds.
About 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (80%) were married couples. The average age of people in the village was about 53.8 years old. About 21% of the residents were under 18.
Schools in the Village
All students in Lac La Belle attend schools in the Oconomowoc Area School District. The local high school for students is Oconomowoc High School.
Fun Things to Do
Lac La Belle has some interesting places for fun and activities.
Golfing at La Belle Golf Club
The village is home to La Belle Golf Club. This is Wisconsin's second oldest 18-hole golf course! It first opened in 1896. You can find more information at www.labellegolfclub.com.
Summer Camp Fun
Lac La Belle is also where Camp Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) is located. This is a popular summer camp run by the Union for Reform Judaism. Kids and teens can go there for fun summer experiences.
Images for kids
-
A view of Lac La Belle.
-
Map showing Lac La Belle's location in Waukesha County.
See also
In Spanish: Lac La Belle para niños
