Lynxville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lynxville, Wisconsin
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Village
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Upper Mississippi, BNSF, and Wis-35 on the west side
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Location of Lynxville in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 96.4/sq mi (37.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-46675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568849 |
Lynxville is a small village located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, in the United States. A village is a type of small community. In 2020, the village had a population of 132 people. This number has stayed the same since the 2010 census.
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History of Lynxville
The village of Lynxville got its name from a ship called the Lynx. This ship brought the very first surveyors to the area. Surveyors are people who measure and map land. The first person to live in Lynxville was Mitchel Caya, who settled there in 1848.
Where is Lynxville Located?
Lynxville is found at specific coordinates: 43.247540 degrees North and -91.053911 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.54 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.35 square miles (3.51 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
What is the Climate Like?
Lynxville has a changing climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 101°F (38°C) in July and August. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -43°F (-42°C) in January.
The village gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, especially in summer. It also gets snow in winter.
Who Lives in Lynxville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 155 | — | |
| 1890 | 243 | 56.8% | |
| 1900 | 322 | 32.5% | |
| 1910 | 274 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 253 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 230 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 233 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 217 | −6.9% | |
| 1960 | 183 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 149 | −18.6% | |
| 1980 | 174 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 153 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 176 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 132 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 132 | 0.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 132 people living in Lynxville. These people lived in 63 different homes. Most of the people living there were White (98.5%). A small number were African American (1.5%). About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (54%) were made up of married couples living together. About 25.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 52.7 years old. About 18.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
How Do People Travel?
Bus service is available in Lynxville. Buses travel to nearby cities like La Crosse and Prairie du Chien. This service runs three times a day in each direction and is provided by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.
Famous People From Lynxville
- Simon Benson, a well-known businessman from Oregon.
Images for kids
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Looking north at downtown Lynxville
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Looking east at Lynxville on County E
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City welcome sign on WIS 35
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Welcome sign on WIS 35
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Lynxville Community Center
See also
In Spanish: Lynxville (Wisconsin) para niños
