Delafield, Wisconsin
Delafield is a city of 7,202 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, founded in 1837.
Why visit Delafield
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hillside Cinema, Lapham Hill, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy and Bank of Hartland.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Delafield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Delafield
Delafield is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Bark River. The population was 7,185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Delafield, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Military boarding and day school in the United States
1101 North Genesee Street, Delafield
Bank of Hartland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bank building in Hartland, Wisconsin
Bishopstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Residence of Episcopalian bishop Jackson Kemper
Delafield Fish Hatchery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Hatchery in Delafield, Wisconsin, United States
Harold Hornburg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Hartland Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic rail station in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States
Stephen Warren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States
Trapp Filling Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Hartland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
W329 N846 County Highway C, Delafield
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
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Nixon Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States of America
Naga-Waukee Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
2699 Golf Road, Delafield
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Giussepe's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
615 Main Street, Delafield
Mo,We,Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su...
Belfe Kitchen
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
606 Genesee Street, Delafield
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Here's The Scoop
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
807 Genesee Street, Delafield
We-Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
i.d.
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
415 Genesee Street
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 09:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
39 more on the map.
History
Delafield was established in 1837, named after Dr. Charles Delafield of Milwaukee. It was the hometown of the Cushing brothers, who served the Union cause during the American Civil War—Alonzo (killed during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg), William (led the raid on CSS Albemarle), and Howard (an Indian fighter killed fighting the Apache in Arizona after the war). Cushing Memorial Park is named after them and is home to a war memorial in their honor, and Cushing Elementary is specifically named after Alonzo Cushing. Since 1927, a culinary event known as the "Coon Feed" has taken place in Delafield.
From the History section of Delafield, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Naga-Waukee County Park Campground
Campground · 0.6 mi
651 State Highway 83, Harland
Churches and places of worship11
Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
St. John Chrysostom Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Nashotah House Theological Seminary
School · 2.0 mi
2777 Mission Road, Nashotah
Healthcare3
Map of Delafield
150 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 1.6 in | 11.1 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 2.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 10.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oconomowoc Wwtp (6 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, 8 miles away.
- Nashotah 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Oconomowoc 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Pewaukee 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Waukesha 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Lisbon 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Sussex 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Brookfield 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Richfield 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- New Berlin 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Menomonee Falls 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Delafield, Wisconsin (2009), Dan Perry, CC BY 2.0
- Westbrook Church, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Johns Military Academy, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trapp Filling Station, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Church of Hartland, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMaryVirgin, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Bank of Hartland, Hluka03, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bishopstead, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hartland Railroad Depot, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John Chrysotom Church, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delafield Fish Hatchery, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hartland, Wisconsin, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke, Hluka03, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephen Warren House, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harold Hornburg House, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nixon Park, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
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