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Field Park, Mukwonago, WI
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Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mukwonago is a village of 8,415 people in Walworth County, Wisconsin.

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Population8,415 +4.7% since 2019
CountyWalworth County
Elevation978 ft 298 m
Land area8.0 sq mi
ZIP codes53120, 53149
Nearest airportWaukesha County Airport (UES) 14 mi

Why visit Mukwonago

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Field Park and Phantom Glen Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 12°F.

About Mukwonago

Mukwonago () is a village in Waukesha and Walworth counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is along the Mukwonago River and Lower Phantom Lake. The population was 8,262 at the 2020 census, of which 8,040 were in Waukesha County and 222 were in Walworth County. The village is located mostly within the Town of Mukwonago in Waukesha County, with a small portion extending into the Town of East Troy in Walworth County.

From the Wikipedia article Mukwonago, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Browne Nature Center

Museum · 1.6 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds7

Field Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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Phantom Glen Park

Park · 0.9 mi

Phantom Glen Park is located at the end of Andrews Street along Phantom Lake. This small, quaint park consists of an open shelter with...

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Indianhead Park

Park · 0.5 mi

850 Main Street, Mukwonago

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Minor Park

Park · 1.7 mi

Minor Park is located along Highway LO just east of Highway I. Two softball diamonds and a wooded picnic area with a small open shelter...

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Washington Avenue Park

Park · 1.2 mi

Washington Avenue Park is located in the block bordered by Park avenue to the North, Washington Avenue to the South, Franklin Street to...

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Miniwaukan Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Mukwonago River State Natural Area

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Restaurants and cafes14

David Alan Alan's

Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi

325 Bayview Road, Mukwonago

Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00, Su 11:00-24:00

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Caffeinated Cafe

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi

1146 North Rochester Street, Mukwonago

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Fork in the Road

Diner · American · 1.0 mi

215 North Rochester Street, Mukwonago

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop

885 South Rochester Street, Mukwonago

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Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream

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Culver's

Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi

1090 North Rochester Street, Mukwonago

Mo-Su 10:30-22:00

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza

920 Greenwald Court, Mukwonago

Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi

1020 North Rochester Street, Mukwonago

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

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Qdoba

Fast food · Mexican

885 South Rochester, Mukwonago

10:30-22:00

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DQ Grill & Chill

Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken

215 Bay View Road, Mukwonago

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Pizza Hut Delivery

Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi

955 Main Street, Mukwonago

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Arby's

Fast food · Sandwich

122 Arrowhead Drive, Mukwonago

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2 more on the map.

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Where to stay3

Baymont

Motel and hotel

945 Greenwald Court, Mukwonago

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County View Campground

Campground · 2.4 mi

S110W26400 Craig Avenue, Mukwonago

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Phantom Ranch Bible Camp

Campground · 2.1 mi

W309S10910 County Highway I, Mukwonago

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History

The area was originally a Native American village and the tribal seat of the Bear Clan of the Potawatomi Indians. The name "Mukwonago" is derived from mequanego which translates to bear's den. The spelling "Mukwonago" was adopted in 1844 because of the similarity to nearby Mequon. Many of the streets and roads are named after the city's founders, such as Ira Blood, Major Jessie Meacham, Sewall Andrews, and Thomas Sugden.

From the History section of Mukwonago, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship2

  • United Unitarian and Universalist Church

    Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi

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  • Hillside Community Church

    Church · Lutheran · 2.4 mi

    S93 County Highway NN, Mukwonago

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Shopping3

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Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries17

Healthcare2

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Map of Mukwonago

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.7 in of rainFebruary: 1.7 in of rainMarch: 2.1 in of rainApril: 3.8 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 3.8 in of rainSeptember: 3.6 in of rainOctober: 3.0 in of rainNovember: 2.4 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 29°FFebruary: 32°FMarch: 43°FApril: 56°FMay: 68°FJune: 78°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 61°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 34°FJanuary: 12°FFebruary: 14°FMarch: 24°FApril: 34°FMay: 45°FJune: 55°FJuly: 60°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 28°FDecember: 18°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan29°F12°F1.7 in
Feb32°F14°F1.7 in
Mar43°F24°F2.1 in
Apr56°F34°F3.8 in
May68°F45°F4.0 in
Jun78°F55°F4.7 in
Jul82°F60°F3.8 in
Aug80°F58°F3.8 in
Sep74°F50°F3.6 in
Oct61°F39°F3.0 in
Nov46°F28°F2.4 in
Dec34°F18°F1.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rochester Wwtp (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$98,273median household income
$366,200median home value
$1,142median monthly rent
39.4median age
37.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%of homes are owner-occupied
22.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3418%35 to 6442%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Walworth County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.

  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Waukesha County Airport (UES) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

  • East Troy 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
  • Big Bend 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
  • Eagle 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
  • Muskego 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
  • Waukesha 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
  • Browns Lake 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
  • New Berlin 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
  • Burlington 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
  • Dousman 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
  • Franklin 16 mi east, about 25 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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