Mondovi, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mondovi, Wisconsin
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Fireworks seen from W. Hudson St. and S. Eau Claire St., July 4, 2020.
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Location of Mondovi in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.98 sq mi (10.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,777 |
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(2019)
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2,564 |
| • Density | 658.11/sq mi (254.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-53600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569650 |
Mondovi is a city along the Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,777 at the 2010 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi. A small portion lies within the Town of Naples.
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History
A post office called Mondovi has been in operation since 1854. Mondovi was laid out in 1855. The city was named in commemoration of the Battle of Mondovì.
Geography
Mondovi is located at 44°34′7″N 91°40′10″W / 44.56861°N 91.66944°W (44.568865, -91.669634).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.91 square miles (10.13 km2), of which, 3.82 square miles (9.89 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 295 | — | |
| 1890 | 503 | 70.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,208 | 140.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,325 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,554 | 17.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,623 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,077 | 28.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,285 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,320 | 1.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,338 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,545 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,491 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,634 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,777 | 5.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,564 | −7.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,777 people, 1,194 households, and 722 families living in the city. The population density was 727.0 inhabitants per square mile (280.7/km2). There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 341.1 per square mile (131.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,194 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
Education
School District of Mondovi
The School District of Mondovi includes three schools. The Elementary School includes children in pre-school through Grade 5, the Middle School encompasses students in Grades 6 to 8, and the High School includes students in Grades 9-12. During the 2013-2014 school year, total enrollment was 966. The student-to-teacher ratio in pre-kindergarten through Grade 3 is no more than 18:1; the ratio in all other grades is less than 25:1. There are 78 certified staff, 3 administrators, and 46 full- or part-time support staff members. The School District of Mondovi offers students and families the personal attention possible in a smaller school district and the academic and extracurricular opportunities of a larger school system. All district staff strives to provide an atmosphere that is friendly, supportive and based on the concept that all children are able to learn and be successful.
The district's strategic plan is based around the theme, "Excellence: 2020." Each day our goal is for all students and staff to be engaged in a high-quality, learner-centered educational environment which is continuously monitored for relevancy and effectiveness. We also want to effectively manage all available resources to create a learning and teaching environment viewed as the regional school of choice by students, parents, and staff. We believe that excellence can be achieved through consistent effort and dedication to continuous improvement. Student achievement is our number one priority, and we are very proud to report that the 2013 School Report Card for each of the district's schools included an "Exceeding Expectations" rating.
District facilities include a complex in the city of Mondovi and another building, Anthony School, located about eight miles north of Mondovi on Highway 37. Students in Five-Year-Old Kindergarten through Grade 12 attend the city school; students participating in the Early Childhood program or the Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program attend Anthony School. The city complex includes an outdoor swimming pool, a distance learning center, a fine arts performance area, weight room, three indoor athletic areas, and an outdoor physical education area which includes newly-renovated tennis courts and running track, a football field, baseball and softball fields, and additional practice fields.
Notable people
- Grover L. Broadfoot, chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and mayor of Mondovi
- Menzus R. Bump, Wisconsin State Representative
- Chauncey H. Cooke (1846–1919), American soldier in the U.S. Civil War
- Dorothy Geeben, Florida politician
- Robert I. Johnson, Wisconsin State Representative
- Tim Krumrie, former Cincinnati Bengals noseguard, attended high school in Mondovi.
- Ole H. Olson, Governor of North Dakota
- Jacki Rickert, activist
- Frank Schaettle, Wisconsin State Representative
- Lester Schnare, U.S. diplomat
- Dutee A. Whelan, Wisconsin State Representative
- Treig Pronschinske, Mayor and Wisconsin State Representative
See also
In Spanish: Mondovi (Wisconsin) para niños
