Green Lake, Wisconsin
Green Lake is a city of 1,076 people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Green Lake
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake County Courthouse and Tuscumbia Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Green Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Green Lake
Green Lake is a city in, and the county seat of, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The city had a population of 1,001 in the 2020 census. It is located on the north side of Green Lake. The Town of Green Lake is located on the south side of Big Green Lake, opposite the city.
From the Wikipedia article Green Lake, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Thrasher Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Theater and movie theater in Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States
506 Mill Street, Green Lake
Green Lake County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA
Green Lake Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Village hall in Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Green Lake
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 9°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 21°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Markesan (10 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
Green Lake County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Waupun 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Oshkosh 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Butte des Morts 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Fond du Lac 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Beaver Dam 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Neenah 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Portage 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Fox Crossing 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Menasha 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Greenville 37 mi northeast, about 59 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Green Lake, Wisconsin 2, Wikideas1, CC0
- ThrashersOperaHouseGreenLakeWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenLakeVillageHallWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenLakeCountyWisconsinCourtHouse, Jimmy Emerson, CC BY 2.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.