Woodmohr is a town in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. According to the 2010 United States Census, the town had a population of 798 residents.
Geography
- Location: Central Wisconsin, within Wood County.
- Area: The town covers a total area of approximately 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²), of which 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²) is land and 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) (0.28%) is water.
- Terrain: The landscape is typical of the region’s mixed agricultural and forested land, with gentle rolling hills and small waterways.
History
- The town was organized in the mid‑19th century (1854) as part of the broader settlement of Wood County.
- The origin of the name “Woodmohr” is not definitively documented; it is presumed to be a combination of the county name “Wood” and a reference to an early local settler or family bearing the surname Mohr.
Demographics (2010 Census)
- Population: 798
- Population density: Approximately 22.4 persons per square mile (8.6 persons per km²).
- Households: The town comprised 285 households, with an average household size of 2.80 persons.
- Racial composition: Predominantly White, with small percentages of other racial and ethnic groups.
Economy and Land Use
- The economy is largely based on agriculture, including dairy farming and crop production, supplemented by small‑scale manufacturing and service businesses in the surrounding region.
- Residential development is sparse, with most dwellings situated on family farms or in small clusters of homes.
Transportation
- Primary access to Woodmohr is via county highways that connect the town to the nearby city of Wisconsin Rapids and other surrounding communities.
- No major interstate highways run directly through the town.
Education
- Public education for residents is provided by the neighboring school districts, primarily the Marshfield School District and the Wisconsin Rapids Area School District, depending on the specific location within the town.
Notable Features
- The town contains several small unincorporated communities and hamlets, such as Binghamton and St. Alphonse, which serve as local centers for community activity.
- Natural features include portions of the Wisconsin River watershed and several small lakes and wetlands that support local wildlife.
References
- United States Census Bureau, 2010 Census Data.
- Wisconsin Historical Society, entries on Wood County towns.
This entry summarizes verified information from established encyclopedic and governmental sources.
