Caledonia, Wisconsin
Caledonia is a village of 25,257 people in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Caledonia
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hernandez Produce, 4th Street Bridge, Wingspread and Badger Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Caledonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Caledonia
Caledonia is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 25,361 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Caledonia, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Golden Rondelle Theater
Cinema and theater · 7.2 mi
Theater in Racine, Wisconsin, relocated from its original location at the 1964 New York City World Fair
Racine North Breakwater Light
Lighthouse · 6.9 mi
Lighthouse in entry to Racine, Wisconsin harbor
Racine Theatre Guild
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine
Museums and landmarks37
Wingspread
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Tours by appointment.
33 East Four Mile Road, Wind Point
Badger Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Building in Racine, WI
Chauncey Hall Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Commercial building in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Chauncey Hall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Eli R. Cooley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
George Bray Neighborhood Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic church in Wisconsin, United States
George Murray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
House in Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Historic factory in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Hansen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Historic Sixth Street Business District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic district in Racine, Wisconsin
Johnson Wax Headquarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Corporate headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin
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Kaiser's
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic building in downtown Racine, Wisconsin
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Horlick Field
Sports field and stadium · 5.4 mi
1648 North Memorial Drive, Racine
Johnson Park Golf Course
Golf course · 2.0 mi
6200 Northwestern Avenue, Racine
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Sam and Will’s Pizzeria and Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.3 mi
Discover the ultimate pizza experience at Sam and Will’s Pizzeria and Pub in Racine, WI, where we craft every dish with passion and...
3840 Douglas Avenue, Racine
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00, Mo Closed
The Dish Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Bar And Grill · 4.7 mi
1220 North Ohio Street, Racine
Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00
Georgie Porgie's Treefort Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, American, Ice Cream, Greek · 5.4 mi
9555 South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00
Meli Café pancake house & restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, Greek, Pancake · 5.4 mi
1158 Prairie Drive, Racine
Mo-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
O&H Danish Bakery
Bakery · 5.5 mi
5910 Washington Avenue, Mount Pleasant
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 07:00-14:00
The Cellar
Bar and pub · 4.9 mi
812 West Oakwood Road, Oak Creek
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00,11:00-21:00 "kitchen"; Fr,Sa...
Hillside Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 5.4 mi
237 East Ryan Road, Oak Creek
We-Su 07:30-14:00; PH off
65 more on the map.
History
Prior to January 2006, Caledonia was a town. After the state government denied Caledonia's request to become a village, the state legislature enacted a special exemption, allowing Caledonia to proceed. A referendum in 2005 allowed Caledonia to become a village.
From the History section of Caledonia, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Super 8 by Wyndham Racine
Motel and hotel · 5.3 mi
1150 Oakes Road, Mount Pleasant
Victoria Motel
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
10129,10131 South Chicago Road, Oak Creek
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort
Campground · 3.1 mi
8425 Hwy 38, Caledonia
Churches and places of worship27
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Painesville Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
First Baptist Church - Oak Creek
Church · Baptist · 4.2 mi
10550 South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Church · Lutheran · 5.2 mi
322 Ohio Street, Racine
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.6 mi
4340 Six Mile Road, Caledonia
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries44
William Horlick High School
School · 4.9 mi
2119 Rapids Drive, Racine
Healthcare14
Aurora Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.3 mi
8348 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant
CMB Health Specialties
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.4 mi
147 West Ryan Road, Oak Creek
Northwestern Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
2333 Northwestern Avenue, Racine
Racine Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
2405 Northwestern Avenue, Racine
Spring Street Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
3805 Spring Street, Racine
West Professional Office Building A
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
3805 Spring Street, Racine
West Professional Office Building B
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.2 mi
3805 Spring Street, Racine
Map of Caledonia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 57°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Racine Batten Ap (4 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
Racine County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John H. Batten Airport (RAC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Milwaukee 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Brookfield 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Burlington 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Zion 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Antioch 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Beach Park 25 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Brown Deer 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Lindenhurst 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Waukegan 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Gurnee 30 mi south, about 48 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
- Caledonia Wisconsin WIS32 at 4 mile road, Royalbroil -, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gast and sons in Caledonia wi, Ceeren, CC0
- Hwy 32 Caledonia, Porterhse, Public domain
- WingspreadFrankLloydWrightKenoshaWisconsin, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chauncey Hall Building, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McClurgBuildingRacineWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Painesville Chapel Dec09, Freekee, Public domain
- Racine County Courthouse viewed from southeast, 2021-04-25-1835, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine Depot, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Young Men's Christian Asc. Bldg, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Hall Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RickemanGroceryBuildingRacineWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Root River Racine 070107, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Southside Historic District 3, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine Elks Club, Lodge No, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Murray House, Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmanor Apartments Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ShoopBuildingRacineWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Mitchell Lewis Building, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Administration Building and Research Tower; Johnson Wax Headquarters; Racine, Wisconsin; June 9, 2012, Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Karel Jonas House Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Laymen Bible Student Tabernacle, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Badger Building Racine WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chauncey Hall House, Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rausch bldg 1882-, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hansen House Corner View 1221 N. Main St. Racine, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StLukesEpiscopalChurchOnMainStreetRacineWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- No. 4 Engine House Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kaiser's Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine US Post Office, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Eli R Cooley House Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln School Racine, WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Racine October 2023 107 (Gold Medal Lofts--Gold Medal Camp Furniture Company), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Driver & Sons Manufacturing Company Front View 134 S. Main St., Racine, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (Racine, Wisconsin), Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RAM on Main Street, Yumbay, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wind Point Lighthouse 071104, User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uptown Theater, Racine,WI, Andrew J Peterman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Collins House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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