Rock Falls, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rock Falls, Wisconsin
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Location of Rock Falls, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.2 sq mi (127.3 km2) |
| • Land | 47.7 sq mi (123.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 618 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-68825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584054 |
Rock Falls is a small community in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is known as a "town," which is a type of local government area in Wisconsin. In 2010, about 618 people lived there.
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Where is Rock Falls Located?
Rock Falls is in the middle of Lincoln County. It is about 11 miles north of Merrill, which is the main city in the county. It is also about 12 miles south of Tomahawk.
Roads and Rivers in Rock Falls
You can find U.S. Route 51 on the eastern side of Rock Falls. Another important road, Wisconsin Highway 107, goes through the entire town from south to north. This highway runs along the eastern side of the Wisconsin River.
How Big is Rock Falls?
The total area of Rock Falls is about 127.3 square kilometers (about 49.2 square miles). Most of this area, 123.5 square kilometers (47.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is water. This means about 3% of the town is covered by water.
Who Lives in Rock Falls?
In 2000, there were 598 people living in Rock Falls. The town had 231 households, and 176 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 12.5 people per square mile. Most people living in Rock Falls were White (98.49%). A small number were Native American (0.33%) or Asian (0.17%). Some people were from other backgrounds (0.17%) or a mix of two or more races (0.84%). About 0.84% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
- About 27.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (71%) were married couples living together.
- About 3% of households had a female head without a husband.
- About 23.4% of households were not families.
- About 18.6% of households were people living alone.
- About 4.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.59 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
Age Groups in Rock Falls
The people in Rock Falls were spread across different age groups:
- 22.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Rock Falls was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 105.3 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rock Falls was $46,875 per year. For families, the average income was $51,042 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $31,719, compared to $20,893 for women. The average income per person in the town was $18,865. A small number of families (2.9%) and people (2.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but about 6.9% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Rock Falls (Wisconsin) para niños
