Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Lake Wisconsin is a community of 5,384 people in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Lake Wisconsin
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Devil's Head Resort, Goose Egg Hill, Clara F. Bacon House and Daniel and Nellie Byrns House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Lake Wisconsin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Wisconsin
Lake Wisconsin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia and Sauk counties, in the towns of Lodi and Merrimac, in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,616 at the 2020 census, up from 4,189 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Devil's Head Resort
Ski area · 4.3 mi
In Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Museums and landmarks13
Clara F. Bacon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
House in Lodi, Wisconsin
Daniel and Nellie Byrns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Durward's Glen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district in Caledonia, Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Frank T. and Polly Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Job Mills Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Commercial building in Lodi, Wisconsin, United States
Joel M. Pruyn Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Commercial building in Lodi, Wisconsin, United States
John A. and Martha Robertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in Lodi, Wisconsin, United States
Lodi Street-Prairie Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Lodi, Wisconsin
Merrimac Ferry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Ferry in Wisconsin, United States
Portage Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Richard W. and Margaret Mills House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Lodi, Wisconsin
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Lodi School Hillside Improvement Site
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Fitz's on the Lake
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
W11602 County Road V, Lodi
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:30; Su 07:00-21:00
Varsity Club
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
627 West Main Street, Merrimac
Tu-Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-02:00
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 3.0 mi
W10960 Corning Street, Poynette
Where to stay1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Lake Wisconsin
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 17°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lodi (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
Columbia County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms 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
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Baraboo 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Dane 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- West Baraboo 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Portage 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Waunakee 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- DeForest 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Middleton 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Cross Plains 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Lake Delton 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Madison 21 mi southeast, about 34 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
- Clara F Bacon House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Frank T and Polly Lewis house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Durward's Glen art studio, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Daniel and Nellie Byrns House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Prairie Street Historic District 6, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joel M. Pruyn Block 2, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard W and Margaret Mills House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Frank T. and Polly Lewis House 3, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John A and Martha Robertson House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Job Mills Block, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Merrimac ferry-0509, User:Freekee, Public domain
- Lodi School Hillside Improvement Site, Jeff the quiet, CC0
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