Strum, Wisconsin
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Strum is a village in Trempealeau County
, Wisconsin
, along the Buffalo River
. The population was 1,001 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (6.84%) is water.
Strum is home of Crystal Lake. A reservoir on the Buffalo River, it is home to Trout, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
The Buffalo River flows from west of Osseo to the Mississippi River, and is a trout stream from Strum east.
of 2000, there were 1,001 people, 411 households, and 249 families residing in the village. The population density
was 920.7 people per square mile (354.6/km²). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 399.2 per square mile (153.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.90% White, 0.60% from other races
, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 411 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,408, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $18,492. About 6.6% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
and Strum each house an elementary school. The high school is located between the two villages on U.S. Hwy. 10.
. The boys' basketball team won the 2008 Division 4 state championship in their undefeated season with a 62-58 win over Suring
. The boys' golf team also won the 2008 Division 3 state championship. Eleva-Strum is the only team in the state to win three state titles in one year.
The Buffalo River trail runs through the city. An ATV and bicycle trail that runs from Fairchild
to Mondovi
atop an old railroad bed and can be accessed at any road crossing.
Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Trempealeau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 27,754. Its county seat is Whitehall.-History:Patches of woodland are all that remain of the brush and light forest that once covered the county...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, along the Buffalo River
Buffalo River (Wisconsin)
The Buffalo River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, 45 mi long, in western Wisconsin in the United States.-Course:The Buffalo River is formed at Osseo in northeastern Trempealeau County by the confluence of its North and South Forks, both of which are about 10 mi long and rise in...
. The population was 1,001 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Strum is located at 44°33′1"N 91°23′31"W (44.550388, -91.391904).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), of which, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (6.84%) is water.
Strum is home of Crystal Lake. A reservoir on the Buffalo River, it is home to Trout, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
The Buffalo River flows from west of Osseo to the Mississippi River, and is a trout stream from Strum east.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,001 people, 411 households, and 249 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 920.7 people per square mile (354.6/km²). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 399.2 per square mile (153.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.90% White, 0.60% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 411 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,408, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $18,492. About 6.6% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Strum is part of the Eleva-Strum Central School District. ElevaEleva, Wisconsin
Eleva is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, along the Buffalo River. The population was 670 at the 2010 census.-History:The village was originally named "New Chicago". The grain elevator had the letters "ELEVA" painted on it before winter struck...
and Strum each house an elementary school. The high school is located between the two villages on U.S. Hwy. 10.
Eleva-Strum High School
Eleva-Strum High School has a gym, auditorium, and cafeteria. Since 2004, the school's sports teams have made three state tournament appearances in boys' basketball, one in girls' basketball, three in golf, and two in football. They have compiled five conference championships (three in golf and two basketball) and have brought home two state trophies. The football team won the 2007 Division 7 state championship in an undefeated season by beating SouthwesternHazel Green, Wisconsin
Hazel Green is a village in Grant and Lafayette Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,183 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Hazel Green in Grant County; only a small portion extends into the Town of Benton in Lafayette...
. The boys' basketball team won the 2008 Division 4 state championship in their undefeated season with a 62-58 win over Suring
Suring, Wisconsin
Suring is a village in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 605 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Suring is located at ....
. The boys' golf team also won the 2008 Division 3 state championship. Eleva-Strum is the only team in the state to win three state titles in one year.
Recreation
Strum has four city parks, three of which are located along Crystal Lake. The city is also home to the Viking Recreational Area, which includes a golf course, campground, bar and grill, and a shooting range. The golf course is a 9-hole, par 36 course located along Highway 10 just east of Strum.The Buffalo River trail runs through the city. An ATV and bicycle trail that runs from Fairchild
Fairchild, Wisconsin
Fairchild is a village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 564 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Fairchild.-Geography:Fairchild is located at ....
to Mondovi
Mondovi, Wisconsin
Mondovi is a city in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, along the Buffalo River. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Mondovi...
atop an old railroad bed and can be accessed at any road crossing.