Summit, Douglas County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Summit
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Location of Summit, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 147.6 sq mi (382.2 km2) |
| • Land | 146.6 sq mi (379.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,042 |
| • Density | 7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54836
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-78275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584247 |
Summit is a small town located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,042 people lived here. Several smaller communities are part of the town, including Chaffey, Foxboro, and Patzau.
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Getting Around Summit: Roads and Highways
Summit has several important roads that help people travel. These include Wisconsin Highway 35, County Highway B, County Highway A, and County Highway BB. These roads connect different parts of the town and help people get to other places.
Understanding Summit's Geography
Summit covers a total area of about 147.6 square miles (382.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 146.6 square miles (379.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers) is water.
The town of Summit is located about 22 miles south of the city of Superior.
Who Lives in Summit: Population and People
In 2000, there were 1,042 people living in Summit. This means there were about 7.1 people for every square mile. There were 418 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these, 300, were families.
Most people in Summit were White (98.37%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 1.15% of the population had two or more racial backgrounds.
Age Groups in Summit
The people in Summit were spread across different age groups:
- About 24.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 5.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 31.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.3% were aged 45 to 64.
- Around 10.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Summit was 39 years.
Money and Income in Summit
In 2000, the average income for a household in Summit was $42,386 per year. For families, the average income was $46,771. Men generally earned more than women.
About 7.0% of all people in Summit lived below the poverty line. This included 10.4% of children under 18 and 6.6% of people aged 65 or older.
Learning in Summit: Schools and Education
The Superior School District provides education for the children in Summit. The local elementary school is called Four Corners Elementary School.
