Mount Ida, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mount Ida, Wisconsin
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Town hall on US 18
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Location of Mount Ida, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
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| • Total | 523 |
| • Density | 14.4/sq mi (5.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-54775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583764 |
Mount Ida is a small town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In 2018, about 568 people called Mount Ida home.
The town also includes two smaller communities. These are the unincorporated areas of Mount Ida and Werley.
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Geography of Mount Ida
Mount Ida is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 36.3 square miles (which is about 94.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People Living in Mount Ida
In the year 2000, there were 523 people living in Mount Ida. These people lived in 187 different homes. Most of these homes, about 147, were families living together.
- The town had about 14 people per square mile.
- Most of the people living in Mount Ida were white.
- A very small number of people were Asian or from two or more races.
- Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Mount Ida had children under 18 living there. About 70% of homes were married couples. The average family size was about three people.
The people in Mount Ida had different ages.
- About 28% were under 18 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the town was 38 years.
Famous People from Mount Ida
Some interesting people have come from Mount Ida. They have helped their communities and the state of Wisconsin.
Joshua B. Bradbury
Joshua B. Bradbury was a farmer and a teacher. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he was part of the group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
Richard Kreul
Richard Kreul was another farmer from Mount Ida. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. The State Senate is another important group that helps create laws for the state.
Gottlieb Wehrle
Gottlieb Wehrle was also a farmer and a State Representative. The community of Werley, which is part of Mount Ida, was named after him. This shows how important he was to the area.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Ida (Wisconsin) para niños
