Wisconsin
Lakes, Forests, and Midwest Charm
A Message from the Governor
My focus is on solving problems, period. I am proud to serve the people of Wisconsin with the humble appreciation that the will of the people is the law of the land.
Tony Evers
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin, often referred to as the “Badger State” and the “Dairyland State,” is a charming and diverse state located in the upper Midwest region of the United States. Known for its natural beauty, vibrant cities, and a strong sense of community, Wisconsin offers a wide range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Wisconsin’s landscapes are a blend of rolling farmlands, serene lakes, and lush forests. The state is home to numerous lakes, including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and a multitude of smaller inland lakes, making it a haven for water enthusiasts.
Crimes Overview
Wisconsin’s murder, rape, and assault crime rates are below the national averages, indicating lower violent crime levels. Robbery is also less prevalent in the state. However, Wisconsin faces challenges with a higher kidnapping rate.
The state has lower rates of burglary, vandalism, blackmail, and theft compared to the national averages, but it has a higher rate of motor vehicle theft. Identity theft is slightly higher in Wisconsin. Drug offenses and weapon law violations are areas of concern, with rates exceeding the national averages.
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Cities of Wisconsin
Adams
Albany
Algoma
Altoona
Amery
Antigo
Appleton
Ashwaubenon
Barron
Bayside
Beaver Dam
Beloit
Beloit Town
Berlin
Bloomer
Boscobel
Boyceville
Brillion
Brodhead
Brookfield
Brown Deer
Burlington
Butler
Caledonia
Campbell Township
Cashton
Cedarburg
Chetek
Chilton
Chippewa Falls
Cleveland
Clinton
Columbus
Cottage Grove
Cross Plains
Cudahy
Darlington
Deforest
Delafield
Delavan
Delavan Town
De Pere
East Troy
Eau Claire
Edgerton
Elkhart Lake
Elkhorn
Elk Mound
Ellsworth
Elm Grove
Everest Metropolitan
Fennimore
Fitchburg
Fond du Lac
Fontana
Fort Atkinson
Fox Crossing
Fox Point
Franklin
Geneva Town
Germantown
Glendale
Grafton
Grand Chute
Green Bay
Greendale
Greenfield
Green Lake
Hartford
Hartland
Hobart-Lawrence
Holmen
Horicon
Hudson
Hurley
Janesville
Jefferson
Kaukauna
Kenosha
Kewaunee
Kiel
Kohler
Kronenwetter
La Crosse
Lake Geneva
Lake Hallie
Lake Mills
Lancaster
Linn Township
Lodi
Lomira
Madison
Manitowoc
Marinette
Marshall Village
Mauston
Mayville
McFarland
Medford
Menasha
Menomonee Falls
Menomonie
Mequon
Merrill
Middleton
Milton
Milwaukee
Minocqua
Mishicot
Monona
Monroe
Montello
Mount Horeb
Mount Pleasant
Mukwonago
Mukwonago Town
Muscoda
Muskego
Neenah
New Berlin
New Glarus
New Holstein
New Lisbon
New London
New Richmond
Niagara
North Fond du Lac
Oak Creek
Oconomowoc
Oconto
Oconto Falls
Omro
OnAlaska
Oregon
Orfordville
Oshkosh
Palmyra
Peshtigo
Pewaukee Village
Phillips
Platteville
Pleasant Prairie
Plover
Plymouth
Portage
Prairie du Chien
Prescott
Racine
Rhinelander
Rice Lake
Ripon
River Hills
Rome Town
Rothschild
Saukville
Seymour
Shawano
Sheboygan
Sheboygan Falls
Shorewood
Shorewood Hills
South Milwaukee
Sparta
Stanley
St. Croix Falls
Stevens Point
St. Francis
Sturtevant
Summit
Sun Prairie
Superior
Thiensville
Thorp
Tomahawk
Town of East Troy
Town of Madison
Two Rivers
Verona
Waterford Town
Waukesha
Waunakee
Waupaca
Waupun
Wausau
Wauwatosa
Webster
West Allis
West Bend
Westfield
West Milwaukee
West Salem
Whitefish Bay
Whitewater
Williams Bay
Winneconne
Wisconsin Dells
Woodruff
Metropolitan Counties
Brown
Calumet
Chippewa
Columbia
Dane
Douglas
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Green
Iowa
Kenosha
Kewaunee
La Crosse
Lincoln
Marathon
Milwaukee
Oconto
Outagamie
Pierce
Racine
Rock
Sheboygan
St. Croix
Waukesha
Winnebago
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Adams
Barron
Buffalo
Burnett
Clark
Dodge
Door
Dunn
Grant
Iron
Jefferson
Juneau
Lafayette
Langlade
Manitowoc
Marinette
Marquette
Menominee
Monroe
Oneida
Pepin
Polk
Portage
Richland
Rusk
Sauk
Sawyer
Shawano
Taylor
Vilas
Walworth
Washburn
Waupaca
Waushara
Wood