Big Bend, Wisconsin
Big Bend is a village of 1,291 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Big Bend
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Haseltine Cobblestone House, Edgewood Golf Course and Big Bend Village Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Big Bend
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Big Bend
Big Bend is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,483 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Big Bend, Waukesha County, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Haseltine Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
Blue Heron Supper Club
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
W229S8300 Big Bend Drive, Big Bend
Churches and places of worship1
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Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Church building in Wisconsin, United States of America
History
Big Bend was named by indigenous peoples for the change of direction in the Fox River.
The first European-American settlers arrived from Andover, Vermont in 1846.
From the History section of Big Bend, Waukesha County, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Big Bend
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waukesha Wwtp (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Waukesha County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waukesha County Airport (UES) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Muskego 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- New Berlin 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Waukesha 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Franklin 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Greenfield 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Greendale 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- West Allis 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Brookfield 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Pewaukee 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Wauwatosa 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Big Bend (1), Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bend Village Library, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bend Pond, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bend Village Park, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon (WI) - Front & Side, Vintagepix, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Street Park, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hygeia Spring, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Haseltine Cobblestone HouseImage, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The HouseHaseltine, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rural Home Cemetery, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-38312 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293938 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-16194 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211134 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293939 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211132 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211133 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-7028 - View of the Province of Ontario, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS037-E-983 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Martin's Woods State Natural Area, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
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