Viola, Wisconsin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Viola, Wisconsin
Village
Village hall
Location of Viola in Richland (lower right) and Vernon (upper left) counties, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Counties	Richland, Vernon
Area
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km²)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km²)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation	764 ft (233 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	699
• Estimate (2019)	662
• Density	664.66/sq mi (256.62/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-82900
GNIS feature ID	1576108
Website	http://www.vi.viola.wi.gov/

Viola is a small village located in the state of Wisconsin, USA. It is mostly in Richland County, with a smaller part in Vernon County. In 2010, about 699 people lived here. This makes Viola a close-knit community.

Where is Viola Located?
Who Lives in Viola?
- A Look at the 2010 Census
Education in Viola
Famous People from Viola
Images for kids
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Where is Viola Located?

Viola is found at coordinates 43.507552 degrees North and -90.670178 degrees West.

The village covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water. The local zip code for Viola is 54664.

Viola, Wisconsin

Who Lives in Viola?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	432	—
1910	671	55.3%
1920	858	27.9%
1930	699	−18.5%
1940	825	18.0%
1950	785	−4.8%
1960	721	−8.2%
1970	659	−8.6%
1980	696	5.6%
1990	644	−7.5%
2000	667	3.6%
2010	699	4.8%
2019 (est.)	662	−5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

A Look at the 2010 Census

In 2010, the village of Viola had 699 residents living in 279 households. These households included 184 families. The population density was about 699 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Viola (98.6%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.2%) were married couples. Some households (11.5%) were led by a single mother. A smaller number (4.3%) were led by a single father. About 27.2% of households were single individuals. Of these, 13.3% were people aged 65 or older living alone.

The average age in Viola was 37.8 years. About 27.2% of residents were under 18. About 7.7% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.1%. Finally, 16.9% of residents were 65 years or older. Slightly more females (52.1%) lived in Viola than males (47.9%).

Education in Viola

Kickapoo Area Schools

The main public high school for students in Viola is Kickapoo High School.

Famous People from Viola

Frank J. Cosgrove: He was a politician, farmer, and businessman from Wisconsin. He was born right here in Viola.
Robert H. DeLap: This person was a politician, soldier, and doctor in Wisconsin. He lived in Viola for a time.
Russel B. Nye: He was a teacher, historian, and author. He won a famous award called the 1945 Pulitzer Prize in 1945. Russel B. Nye was born in Viola.