Stoddard, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stoddard, Wisconsin
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Location of Stoddard in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
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| • Total | 840 |
| • Density | 1,302.98/sq mi (502.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54658
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-77550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574912 |
Stoddard is a small village located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 840 people lived there. It's a quiet place with an interesting connection to the mighty Mississippi River.
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History of Stoddard
Stoddard started as a community focused on farming. It's special because it was one of the few towns along the Mississippi River that was never a trading post or a stop for riverboats.
The Mississippi River used to be about a mile west of Stoddard. But in 1937, something big happened. A structure called Lock and Dam No. 8 was built. This created a large lake that flooded the low areas, bringing the river right up to the edge of the town.
Geography of Stoddard
Stoddard is located at 43°39′46″N 91°13′11″W / 43.66278°N 91.21972°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.84 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.65 square kilometers (0.64 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.19 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water.
Population of Stoddard
The number of people living in Stoddard has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| 1910 | 343 | — | |
| 1920 | 305 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 316 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 368 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 459 | 24.7% | |
| 1960 | 552 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 750 | 35.9% | |
| 1980 | 762 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 775 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 815 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 774 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 840 | 8.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 774 people living in Stoddard. There were 335 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The average age of people in the village was about 40.6 years old. About 23.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 17.2% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Stoddard
The schools in the De Soto Area serve the students from Stoddard.
St. Matthew's Lutheran School is a private school in Stoddard. It teaches children from kindergarten up to 8th grade. The school also has a preschool program for 3 and 4-year-olds. In 2019, 42 students were enrolled there. St. Matthew's also hosts a "Panther Sports Camp" every June for local families.
Transportation in Stoddard
If you need to travel from Stoddard, there is a bus service. It goes towards La Crosse or Prairie du Chien. The bus runs three times a day in each direction. This service is provided by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.
Notable People from Stoddard
- Roy Patterson – He was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox.
Images for kids
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Looking north at Stoddard at the welcome sign
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Post office
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Western end of WIS 162
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church & School
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Downtown Stoddard on WIS 35
See also
In Spanish: Stoddard (Wisconsin) para niños
