Wautoma, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wautoma, Wisconsin
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Looking west at downtown Wautoma, Wisconsin
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Location of Wautoma in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,218 |
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2,142 |
| • Density | 767.74/sq mi (296.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54982
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-84625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576330 |
| Website | http://www.cityofwautoma.com/ |
Wautoma is a city located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Waushara County. In 2010, about 2,218 people lived there.
The city of Wautoma is made up of three separate parts. One part is inside the Town of Wautoma. Another part is completely within the Town of Dakota. The third part sits right on the border between these two towns.
Wautoma is known as the "Christmas tree capital of the world." This is because a company called Kirk Company started a huge Christmas tree farm here in 1953. This farm covered more than 10,000 acres, growing many Christmas trees.
On August 29, 1992, a very strong tornado hit the town. It was about half a mile wide. The tornado caused a lot of damage and affected many people.
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Understanding Wautoma's Location
Wautoma is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Waushara County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 2.72 square miles (7.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wautoma?
The number of people living in Wautoma has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 295 people. By 2010, the population grew to 2,218 people.
Wautoma's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,218 people living in Wautoma. These people lived in 945 households. About 487 of these households were families.
The city had about 827.6 people per square mile (319.5 people per square kilometer). There were 1,061 homes or housing units.
Most of the people in Wautoma were White (88.3%). Other groups included African American (1.4%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (0.4%). About 6.3% of people were from other races, and 2.9% were from two or more races. About 15.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of households had children under 18. About 32.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 3.13 people.
The average age of people in the city was 35.4 years old. About 25.3% of residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Getting Around Wautoma
Wautoma has its own airport called the Wautoma Municipal Airport. Its airport code is Y50.
News and Radio in Wautoma
Local News
The local newspaper for Wautoma is called the Waushara Argus. It comes out every week.
Radio Station
You can listen to local radio on WAUH at 102.3 FM.
High School Sports Achievements
Wautoma High School has a strong sports history. Their teams have won five state championships.
- Three championships were in boys' track and field.
- One championship was in boys' basketball.
- One championship was in football.
In 1980, the Wautoma High School boys' basketball team won the Class B State Championship.
Famous People from Wautoma
Many notable people have connections to Wautoma:
- Jared Abbrederis: A wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Wisconsin Badgers football teams.
- Robert E. Behnke: A representative in the Wisconsin State government.
- William Belter: Also a representative in the Wisconsin State government.
- Robyn J. Blader: A general in the U.S. National Guard.
- George M. Byse: A representative in the Wisconsin State government.
- Boyd A. Clark: A representative and judge in Wisconsin.
- Richard W. Hubbell: A representative in the Wisconsin State government.
- Edward F. Kileen: A senator in the Wisconsin State government.
- Robert L. D. Potter: A senator in the Wisconsin State government.
- Jon Wilcox: A representative, Chief Judge, and Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin.
- June Wandrey: A veteran of World War II and a writer.
- William C. Webb: A politician and judge in Wisconsin and Kansas.
Images for kids
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Road sign, looking west down Highway 21
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Wautoma City Hall
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Waushara County courthouse
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Looking west at the sign for Wautoma
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Public library
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Wautoma High School
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The former Waushara Training School in Wautoma
