Ogema, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ogema, Wisconsin
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Ogema Town Hall, July 2014
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Location of Ogema, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.4 sq mi (210.8 km2) |
| • Land | 81.3 sq mi (210.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
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| • Total | 882 |
| • Density | 10.8/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-59525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583855 |
Ogema is a town located in Price County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 882 people lived there. The small community also called Ogema is found within this town.
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Ogema's Location and Size
Ogema is a pretty big area! It covers about 81.4 square miles (which is about 210.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Wisconsin's Highest Point
Did you know that Timms Hill, the highest point in the entire state of Wisconsin, is very close to Ogema? It stands tall at 1,951.5 feet (about 594 meters).
Who Lives in Ogema?
Let's look at the people who call Ogema home! In 2000, there were 882 people living in the town. This means there were about 10.8 people for every square mile.
Households and Families
There were 349 households in Ogema. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 255 were families.
Many homes (about 32.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (nearly 60%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.53 people.
Age Groups in Ogema
The people in Ogema are from all different age groups.
- About 26.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 24.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.1% were aged 45 to 64.
- And 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ogema was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.5 males.
Famous People from Ogema
Some interesting people have come from Ogema!
- August Heden: He was a politician, meaning he helped make decisions for the community.
- Ernest A. Heden: Another politician, just like August Heden.
- L. S. Shauger: He was also involved in politics.
- Pep Simek: He was a businessman. He helped start a very famous company that makes Tombstone pizza!
See also
In Spanish: Ogema (Wisconsin) para niños
