One of the most challenging aspects of military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming.
We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post with the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.
Fort McCoy is located in the heart of the Upper Midwest on 60,000 acres and is known as the “Total Force Training Center.”
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fort McCoy is home to the following units:
- 11th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Training Division
- 13/100th BN (OD)
- 181st Infantry Brigade
- 86th Training Division
- 426th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) & Wisconsin Military Academy
- 88th Regional Support Command
- 757th Expeditionary Railway Center TM1
- Cyber Security Training Center
- Fort McCoy Recruiting Company
- USAR NCO Academy–Fort McCoy
- Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy
- Wisconsin Military Academy
- Wisconsin State Patrol Academy
Surrounding Cities:
- Sparta (6 miles)
- Tomah (7 miles)
- Warrens (19 miles)
- La Crosse (35 miles)
Closest MAJOR City: La Crosse and Madison (113 miles)
Names of Area Colleges:
- University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in La Crosse
- Western Technical College in La Crosse
- Viterbo University in La Crosse
Weather: There are four distinct seasons at Fort McCoy. Summers are warm and wet, with winters being snowy, windy, and very cold. During the warmer months, average temperatures range from low 50s to mid 80s. Average temperatures in colder months range from lows in the single digits to highs in the upper 30s.
Time Zone: Central Time Zone
SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION
To access the post website, click here.
Historical Facts/Landmarks:
HOUSING
On-post Housing is managed by Fort McCoy Housing.
Major realty/rental companies in the area:
- Cranberry Corners Rentals LLC in Tomah
SCHOOLS
School Districts:
There are no on-post schools in this area.
Off-Post Schools:
Sparta School District
- Elementary: Cataract Elementary (PreK-4th), Herrmann Elementary (1st-5th), and Sparta Montessori (PreK-6th).
- Middle: Meadowview Middle (6th-8th) and Innovations STEM Academy (6th-8th)
- High School: Sparta High School (9th-12th)
- Charter: Highpoint Charter (7th-12th) and Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School (for ages 16-20).
Tomah Area School District
- Elementary: Camp Douglas Elementary (2nd-5th), LaGrange Elementary (PreK-5th), Lemonweir Elementary (PreK-5th), Miller Elementary (K-5th), Oakdale Elementary (PreK-1st), Warrens Elementary (PreK-5th), Wyeville Elementary (K-5th), and Tomah Area Montessori School (PreK-4th).
- Middle: Tomah Middle School (6th-8th)
- High School: Tomah High School (9th-12th) and Robert Kupper Learning Center (an alternative high school for non-traditional learners, ages 14-21).
Private/Charter: Tomah Baptist Academy (Preschool-12th), St. Paul Lutheran School (preschool-8th), and St. Patrick’s Catholic School (PreK-8th)
ON-POST SERVICES
- Child and Youth Services
- Army Community Service
- PX
- Commissary
- ACS Resource Library
- There is no health clinic at this location. Family members and personnel on orders for more than 30 days will be eligible for Tricare Prime Remote and use off-post health services.
- MWR
- Chaplain & Religious Services/Organizations
OFF-POST INFORMATION
Health Care:
- Hospital: Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah
- Urgent Care: Mayo Clinic Health System–Franciscan Healthcare and Gundersen Sparta Clinic, both located in Sparta.
- General Practitioners: Mayo Clinic Health System and Gundersen Health System, with various locations.
- Dentist: Sparta Dental Center in Sparta, Houston Dental Clinic in Tomah, and Deer Creek Dental Clinic in Tomah.
- OBGYN: Mayo Clinic Health System and Gundersen Health System, with multiple locations.
Best place for beauty services:
- Cura Salon and Spa in Sparta
RESTAURANTS
Sparta:
Tomah:
MUST DO
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Warrens:
SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
Army Wife Network does not promote or endorse these groups; however, we know they can be helpful in learning about various duty stations, so they are provided for your convenience.
Installation Facebook page: Fort McCoy
Military Spouse Groups: Fort McCoy Spouses
Buy/Sell/Trade Pages: LaCrosse/Sparta Buy Sell Trade and Give Away
Spouse Testimonials
“This is not like any other post. It is very quaint, quiet little towns. People are friendly, and they love the military.” —Nicole P.
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