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Muskego, Wisconsin
Muskego is a city of 25,406 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, founded in 1964.
Why visit Muskego
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 33 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Haseltine Cobblestone House, Bluhm Park and Muskego County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Muskego
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Muskego
Muskego is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,032. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Muskego, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Haseltine Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Milk Can Hamburgers & Frozen Custard
Restaurant · Burger, Frozen Custard · 2.8 mi
S73W16770 Janesville Road, Muskego
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00; PH off
Bass Bay Brewhouse
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
S79W15851 Aud Mar Drive, Muskego
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00; PH off
Eagle Park Brewing
Bar and pub · 4.1 mi
S64 W15640 Commerce Center Parkway, Muskego
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Blue Heron Supper Club
Diner · American · 4.0 mi
W229S8300 Big Bend Drive, Big Bend
The Gingerbread House
Cafe · Soup · 4.1 mi
S63W16147 College Avenue, Muskego
Butternut Bistro
Cafe · 3.7 mi
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
Dos Banderas Resturant
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
S72W16373 Janesville Road, Muskego
Indian Kitchen & Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 4.4 mi
28432 North Lake Drive, Waterford
21 more on the map.
History
The history of Muskego started originally as the home of the Potawatomi, who named it "Mus-kee-Guaac", which means "sunfish". The first European came in 1827 and a few years later (1833), the Potawatomi tribe ceded their lands in Wisconsin to the United States government. The first permanent settlers, coming from New Hampshire, were the Luther Parker family.
Once an agricultural area, Muskego was incorporated as a city in 1964. When it became a city it included the unincorporated communities of Durham Hill and Tess Corners. With an increase in housing developments in the city, it has become a bedroom community for Milwaukee.
From the History section of Muskego, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Freewill Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Calvary Bible Church
Church · Evangelical Free Church Of America · 1.4 mi
W182S8470 Racine Avenue, Muskego
Peace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 4.1 mi
17651 West Small Road, New Berlin
Atonement Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.4 mi
S70W16244 Martin Drive, Muskego
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare4
Aurora Health Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.7 mi
S68W15500 Janesville Road, Muskego
Aurora Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
S74W16775 Janesville Road, Muskego
ProHealth Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
S69W15636 Janesville Road, Muskego
Map of Muskego
122 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo (7 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, 13 miles away.
- Franklin 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Greendale 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Greenfield 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Brookfield 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Caledonia 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cudahy 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Burlington 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Milwaukee 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Menomonee Falls 20 mi north, about 32 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
- 1904 interuban railway bridge, Muskego, Wisconsin, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon (WI) - Front & Side, Vintagepix, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freewill Baptist Church, Whoabot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schauwitzer House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flavoparmelia caperata 72048362, aarongunnar, CC BY 4.0
- ISS047-E-57757 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-25974 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-38313 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-85916 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Big Bend Pond, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hygeia Spring, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Street Park, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bend Village Library, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Bend (1), Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-38312 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293938 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-16194 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211134 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293939 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211132 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-211133 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-7028 - View of the Province of Ontario, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS037-E-983 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Big Bend Village Park, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Haseltine Cobblestone HouseImage, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The HouseHaseltine, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rural Home Cemetery, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunnyside Cemetery, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
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