Why visit New Lisbon
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Henry and Barbara Bierbauer House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Lisbon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Lisbon
New Lisbon is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Lisbon, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Henry and Barbara Bierbauer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
Comfort Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1702 East Bridge Street, New Lisbon
History
The site of New Lisbon was used as a seasonal winter encampment by Ho-Chunk people, who called it Waac Hot’ųp Ra or Waac Hožu Ra (anglicized to Wa Du Shuda), meaning "where canoes are placed" or "boat launch." The United States acquired the land from the Ho-Chunk nation in an 1836 treaty.
The first white settlers, Amasa Wilson and C.B. Smith, arrived in 1838 to harvest lumber in the vicinity. Wilson and Smith selected the site of New Lisbon for a log boom on the Lemonweir River and constructed a sawmill at the site in 1842-1843. In 1855, Amasa Wilson platted the village. J.A. Chase platted an addition not long afterwards. The village was originally named Mill Haven but later changed to New Lisbon, possibly at the suggestion of county clerk Larmon Saxton, who hailed from Lisbon, Ohio. In 1857, the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad connected to the community. New Lisbon was incorporated by the Wisconsin Legislature in March 1870.
From the History section of New Lisbon, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of New Lisbon
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.2 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mauston 1 Se (8 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
Juneau County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2010-10-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Volk Field (VOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Mauston 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Elroy 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Necedah 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hillsboro 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Adams 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Reedsburg 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Lake Delton 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Nekoosa 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- West Baraboo 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Baraboo 35 mi southeast, about 57 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
- New Lisbon, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- New Lisbon, Wisconsin - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- New Lisbon city hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- New Lisbon water tower cellular, Wikideas1, CC0
- Tension fabric structure in New Lisbon, Wikideas1, CC0
- The Henry And Barbara Bierbaurer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tension fabric structure interior 01, Wikideas1, CC0
- Tension fabric structure interior 02, Wikideas1, CC0
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