Moscow, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moscow, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Moscow, Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Iowa
Area
• Total	41.4 sq mi (107.1 km2)
• Land	41.3 sq mi (107.1 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,010 ft (308 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	582
• Density	14.1/sq mi (5.4/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-54425
GNIS feature ID	1583755

Moscow is a small town located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 582 people lived there. A smaller, unnamed community also called Moscow is found within the town's borders. Long ago, there was also a "ghost town" named Adamsville in this area. A ghost town is a place where everyone has moved away, leaving it empty.

Geography

Moscow is a town with a total area of about 41.3 square miles (107.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's boundaries. This means it's mostly dry land, perfect for building homes and farms.

People Living Here

In 2000, there were 594 people living in Moscow. Most of the people living in the town were white. About 38.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most households, about 77.9%, were made up of married couples living together.

The average home had about 2.86 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people. The population was spread out by age. About 28.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.

Famous People from Moscow

Some notable people who have connections to Moscow, Wisconsin, include:

• M. J. Cleary: He was born in the town. He became a politician, which means he helped make decisions for the government. He was also a businessman, meaning he worked in trade or commerce.
• William Robinson: He lived in the town. He was also a politician, a soldier who served in the military, and a farmer.