Viola Wisconsin Map

About Viola, Wisconsin

Viola is a locality in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 551. The population density is 229.5 people per km². Viola is located at 43.5061°N, 90.6682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54664.

Viola rests in a hollow carved by time and water, where the rolling hills of Richland County begin to soften into the broader curves of the landscape. It lies 35.1 miles south-east of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 125°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-south-east of Liberty. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grass, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered clapboard buildings and the wide, quiet streets. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled green blankets, punctuated by the dark, sturdy shapes of oak and maple trees that cluster along the creek beds and steeper slopes. Even the light seems to have a particular quality, a soft, diffused glow that filters through the leaves, painting the scene with a gentle, almost painterly touch. The story of Viola is written in the land itself, a narrative of agricultural endeavor and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this soil. Dairy farms, once the backbone of the local economy, still dot the surrounding countryside, their silos standing like sentinels against the wide Wisconsin sky. The Kickapoo River, a ribbon of silver that winds through the nearby terrain, has shaped not only the geography but also the lives of its inhabitants, offering both sustenance and recreation. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the character of Viola has evolved, embracing a quiet resilience that reflects the enduring strength of its people and the unpretentious beauty of their homeland.

About This Viola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Viola, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.506086, -90.668186. 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 Viola and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Viola includes the ZIP code (54664), telephone area code (715), county seat of Richland County (Richland Center), and school district assignment (Kickapoo 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 Viola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.