Summit, Juneau County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Summit, Wisconsin
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Location of Summit, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.9 sq mi (95.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
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| • Total | 623 |
| • Density | 16.9/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-78300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584248 |
Summit is a small town located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 623 people lived here.
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Where is Summit?
Summit is a town in Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 36.9 square miles (95.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.
Who Lives in Summit?
In 2000, there were 623 people living in Summit. This means there were about 16.9 people per square mile. Most people living in Summit were White (97.11%). A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 0.48% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
There were 236 homes in Summit. Many of these (65.7%) were married couples living together. About 34.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.64 people.
Age Groups
The people in Summit were of different ages.
- About 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Summit was 40 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a home in Summit was about $35,536 per year. For families, the average income was around $38,365. About 11.6% of all people in Summit lived below the poverty line. This included 14.4% of children under 18.
Famous People from Summit
Some notable people have connections to Summit:
- Belle Case La Follette: She was an attorney and worked for women's right to vote (a suffragist). She was also the wife of a U.S. Senator and Wisconsin Governor, Robert M. La Follette. Belle was born in Summit.
- John Patterson: He was a soldier in the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor, which is a very brave award. John Patterson lived in Summit.
