Rock Elm, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rock Elm, Wisconsin
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Location of Rock Elm, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
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| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 14.1/sq mi (5.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-68775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584053 |
Rock Elm is a small town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 504 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Exile and Rock Elm are part of the town. The community of Waverly is also partly located here.
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Cool Facts About Rock Elm
What is the Rock Elm Disturbance?
Near Rock Elm, there's a special geological area called the Rock Elm Disturbance. Scientists think it might be an impact crater. This means it could have been formed a very long time ago when something from space, like a meteor, crashed into the Earth.
A very rare mineral called reidite has been found in this area. It's exciting because reidite usually forms under very high pressure, like during an impact.
Geography of Rock Elm
How Big is Rock Elm?
The town of Rock Elm covers an area of about 35.8 square miles (which is about 92.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the town's borders.
People of Rock Elm
Who Lives in Rock Elm?
In 2000, there were 504 people living in Rock Elm. These people lived in 178 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (132) were families.
About 32.6% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (65.2%) were married couples.
Age Groups in Rock Elm
The people in Rock Elm are of different ages:
- About 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 105.7 males.
See also
In Spanish: Rock Elm (Wisconsin) para niños
