Coon Valley Wisconsin Map

About Coon Valley, Wisconsin

Coon Valley is a locality in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 857. The population density is 295.6 people per km². Coon Valley is located at 43.7022°N, 91.0132°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54623.

Coon Valley rests within a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where the Kickapoo River, a serpentine vein of silver, traces its way through rolling hills. It lies 13.2 miles east-south-east of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 121°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-south-east of Shelby. The land here is a study in contrasts: the sharp, clean lines of cultivated fields give way to the soft, rounded contours of the bluffs, their slopes often cloaked in the deep green of mature oak and maple. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, possesses a particular softness, illuminating the valley floor with a gentle, almost diffused glow, and catching the mist that often rises from the river in the cool mornings. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a primal perfume that speaks of a deep connection to the soil. The history of Coon Valley is deeply intertwined with the hardworking families who have tilled its fertile ground for generations. Primarily settled by Norwegian immigrants, the valley retains a strong Scandinavian heritage, evident in the enduring traditions and the quiet resilience of its people. The local economy, historically rooted in dairy farming and agriculture, continues to sustain the community, though the rhythm of life has broadened to include other pursuits. The distinctive character of Coon Valley is not marked by grand monuments but by the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the natural beauty that has shaped their lives, a quiet testament to the enduring power of place.

About This Coon Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coon Valley, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.702192, -91.013186. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Coon Valley and Vernon County.

Detailed location data for Coon Valley includes the ZIP code (54623), telephone area code (715), county seat of Vernon County (Viroqua), and school district assignment (Westby Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coon Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.