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A town of 729 people in Vernon County, Wisconsin
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About Coon

Town in Wisconsin, United States
729Population
34.9 sq miArea
1,043 ftElevation

Coon Valley is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 729 at the 2020 census.

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Area code608
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Most working residents leave Coon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are La Crosse (26%), Viroqua (14%) and Westby (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

La Crosse
26%
Viroqua
14%
Westby
7%
Onalaska
6%
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Health in Coon

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4worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Vernon Memorial HospitalViroqua · 11 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Chc - CashtonCashton · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54667, 54623, 54621 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Coon →

Natural hazards in Coon

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Coon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 12°Winter
55° / 35°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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School Grade B

The public schools Coon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Knutson Memorial LibraryCoon Valley · 1.8 miles · 24 hrs a week
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