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Stark

A town of 351 people in Vernon County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land0.2%46 of 21,842 acres
Trails22 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Stark

Town in Wisconsin, United States
351Population
34.4 sq miArea
1,243 ftElevation

Stark is a town in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 351 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Tunnelville is located partially in the town.

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Area code608
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Health in Stark

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18worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Gundersen St. Josephs Hospital and ClinicsHillsboro · 13.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Chc - CashtonCashton · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 54639 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stark →

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School Grade D

The public schools Stark’s kids attend trail 95% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictLa Farge School DistrictSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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