Cataract
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Wisconsin

Cataract is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monroe County, Wisconsin, with 220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 850 ft (259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Melrose, 8.4 miles W.
- 220residents (2020 Census)
- 850 ftelevation · 259 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 370 / sq mipopulation density
- 54656ZIP code
About Cataract
Cataract is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Little Falls in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220, up from 186 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Cataract
- Median household income
- $51,964
- Median home value
- $212,500
- Median age
- 24.9
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Cataract had 220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 370 per sq mi (143 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cataract at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 220 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0867° N, 90.8384° W |
| ZIP code | 54656 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5513150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cataract
- Melrose8.4 mi W
- Sparta10.3 mi S
- Millston11.9 mi NE
- Rockland13.0 mi S
- Mindoro13.9 mi W
- Tunnel City14.6 mi E
- Black River Falls14.8 mi N
- Bangor15.4 mi SW
- Warrens16.1 mi E
- Sand Pillow17.3 mi N
- West Salem18.0 mi SW
- Tomah18.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Cataract
What county is Cataract in?
Cataract is in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Cataract, WI?
220 people lived in Cataract at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cataract, WI?
The ZIP code of Cataract is 54656.
What is the elevation of Cataract?
850 feet (259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cataract?
Melrose (8.4 mi), Sparta (10.3 mi), Millston (11.9 mi), Rockland (13.0 mi), Mindoro (13.9 mi).
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