Laona, Wisconsin

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Laona, Wisconsin
Town
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Location of Laona, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°33′26″N88°41′18″W / 45.55722°N 88.68833°W / 45.55722; -88.68833
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Wisconsin.svg  Wisconsin
County Forest
Area
 • Total107.5 sq mi (278.5 km2)
 • Land103.4 sq mi (267.8 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,572 ft (479 m)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total568
 • Density5.3/sq mi (2.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-42500 [2]
GNIS feature ID1583528 [1]
Website http://www.townoflaona.com/
Town hall is located in the town center, which is the unincorporated community of Laona LaonaWisconsinTownHall.jpg
Town hall is located in the town center, which is the unincorporated community of Laona

Laona is a town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,212 at the 2010 census. [3] The census-designated place of Laona is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Blackwell Junction is also located partially in the town.

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History

Laona was platted in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point. [4] It was named in honor of the daughter of a local businessman. [4] A post office has been in operation in Laona since 1900. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.5 square miles (278 km2), of which 103.4 square miles (268 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km2), or 3.86%, is water. The latitude of Laona is 45.564N. The longitude is −88.673W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,572 feet (479 m).

Climate

Climate data for Laona 6 SW, Wisconsin, 1991–2020 normals, 1927-2020 extremes: 1695ft (517m)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)54
(12)		63
(17)		78
(26)		90
(32)		100
(38)		99
(37)		102
(39)		99
(37)		98
(37)		86
(30)		75
(24)		58
(14)		102
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C)38.6
(3.7)		44.4
(6.9)		58.8
(14.9)		72.7
(22.6)		80.7
(27.1)		83.6
(28.7)		83.4
(28.6)		82.2
(27.9)		78.8
(26.0)		73.5
(23.1)		56.4
(13.6)		42.7
(5.9)		86.0
(30.0)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)19.7
(−6.8)		24.3
(−4.3)		35.9
(2.2)		49.2
(9.6)		63.1
(17.3)		70.0
(21.1)		73.4
(23.0)		71.4
(21.9)		63.7
(17.6)		52.3
(11.3)		36.9
(2.7)		25.1
(−3.8)		48.8
(9.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)11.8
(−11.2)		15.0
(−9.4)		26.0
(−3.3)		38.7
(3.7)		51.8
(11.0)		60.2
(15.7)		64.2
(17.9)		62.4
(16.9)		54.8
(12.7)		43.4
(6.3)		29.8
(−1.2)		18.1
(−7.7)		39.7
(4.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)4.0
(−15.6)		5.7
(−14.6)		16.0
(−8.9)		28.1
(−2.2)		40.6
(4.8)		50.5
(10.3)		55.0
(12.8)		53.5
(11.9)		45.9
(7.7)		34.6
(1.4)		22.7
(−5.2)		11.2
(−11.6)		30.7
(−0.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−17.6
(−27.6)		−14.7
(−25.9)		−7.8
(−22.1)		14.5
(−9.7)		26.8
(−2.9)		35.9
(2.2)		43.0
(6.1)		41.3
(5.2)		30.9
(−0.6)		22.5
(−5.3)		5.3
(−14.8)		−10.6
(−23.7)		−21.4
(−29.7)
Record low °F (°C)−39
(−39)		−39
(−39)		−34
(−37)		−9
(−23)		15
(−9)		23
(−5)		29
(−2)		25
(−4)		17
(−8)		0
(−18)		−17
(−27)		−29
(−34)		−39
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.34
(34)		1.25
(32)		1.88
(48)		3.11
(79)		3.78
(96)		4.70
(119)		4.00
(102)		3.20
(81)		3.76
(96)		3.31
(84)		2.07
(53)		1.74
(44)		34.14
(868)
Average snowfall inches (cm)16.40
(41.7)		12.60
(32.0)		13.70
(34.8)		9.50
(24.1)		0.80
(2.0)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		0.00
(0.00)		2.30
(5.8)		9.30
(23.6)		15.50
(39.4)		80.1
(203.4)
Source 1: NOAA [6]
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins) [7]

Demographics

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 1,367 people, 564 households, and 395 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.2 people per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 850 housing units at an average density of 8.2 per square mile (3.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.90% White, 0.44% African American, 2.41% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 564 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,852, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $29,674 versus $21,154 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,652. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

The community is the site of the Lumberjack Steam Train, an operating turn-of-the-century passenger train and award-winning museum. [8]

In the winter, Laona is home to the 100 Mile Snow Safari or "100 miler", one of Wisconsin's oldest and most distinctive snowmobiling trails. [9] It offers nearly 100 miles (160 km) of undeveloped trail riding in a pristine and well-managed trail system. With dozens of undeveloped lakes and miles of undeveloped timberland to ride through, it is one of Wisconsin's most popular snowmobiling trails.

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References

  1. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Laona town, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  4. 1 2 Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 92.
  5. ↑ "Forest County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Laona 6 SW, Wisconsin 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ Lumberjack Steam Train
  9. ↑ "Forestry and Recreation Department". Forestry and Recreation Department. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

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