Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Pewaukee is a city of 16,211 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, founded in 1999.
Why visit Pewaukee
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 84 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Waukesha County Technical College, Carroll University, Arlington Apartments and Camillia Smith House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Pewaukee
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About Pewaukee
Pewaukee is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 15,914 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Pewaukee, originally organized as a town in 1840 and later as a city in 1999, surrounds the Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated from the town in 1876.
From the Wikipedia article Pewaukee, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Waukesha County Technical College
School · 0.7 mi
Public community college in Wisconsin, U.S.
University of Wisconsin–Waukesha
School · 2.9 mi
Two-year college in Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Museums and landmarks14
Arlington Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Apartment building in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Camillia Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Chicago and North Western Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Railway station in Waukesha, the United States of America
Deacon West Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic eleven-room octagon house located at 370 High Street, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Everett P. Barrett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
House in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Harold Hornburg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
McCall Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Robert O. Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Sen. William Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Stephen Warren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
House in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States
Battle House
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
W229N1400 Westwood Drive
Su 10:45-20:45; Fr 15:45-22:00; Sa 10:45-22:00
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum
Museum · 3.8 mi
101 West Main Street, Waukesha
We-Fr 13:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Nixon Park
Park · 5.6 mi
Park in Hartland, Wisconsin, United States of America
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes84
Asiana
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
1198 George Towne Drive, Pewaukee
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Bubba's Frozen Custard
Restaurant · Burger, American, Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
1276 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee
Su-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Machine Shed
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.3 mi
N14 W24145 Tower Place
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Spring City Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, American, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
2820 North Grandview Boulevard, Pewaukee
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:30
Hard Rock Grille
Restaurant · 3.7 mi
N52W23206 Lisbon Rd, Sussex
Mo-Th 05:00-15:00; Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa 06:00-13:00
The Spanish Traveler Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
2104 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 10:30-20:30
Turkey & The Toad
Cafe · 1.6 mi
161 West Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-13:00
Boscos Social Club
Bar and pub · 3.8 mi
260 West Main Street, Waukesha
Mo-Th 16:00-02:00, Fr 16:00-02:30, Sa 15:00-02:30, Su 13:00-02:00
72 more on the map.
History
The name Pewaukee is constructed upon aki or (w)aukee, which means "land" or "location" in several Algonquian languages. The significance and outright etymology of the initial syllable of the name is uncertain. Sources in Ojibwe nibiwaki "watery (i.e., swampy) place", Potawatomi pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick "the dusty water" or "lake of shells", and Menominee pee-wau-nau-kee "place of flint" have been suggested, as well as rather less unclear attributed meanings such as "snail lake," "flinty place," and "clean land".
The Town of Pewaukee was officially established on January 13, 1840, by an act of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature, predating Wisconsin's statehood by eight years. When voting took place to decide the county seat of Waukesha County, Waukesha beat out Pewaukee by two votes. At the time, Governor Tyler Novak represented Pewaukee in court.
From the History section of Pewaukee, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Pewaukee-Milwaukee West
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
N14 W24140 Tower Place
Milwaukee Marriott West
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
W231N1600 Corporate Court, Waukesha
Churches and places of worship18
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
111 East Main Street, Waukesha
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
First German Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries61
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha
School · 2.9 mi
1500 North University Drive, Waukesha
Healthcare14
Waukesha County Outpatient Clinic for Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha County Public Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
514 Riverview Avenue
Map of Pewaukee
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brookfield Wwtp (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
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, 2 miles away.
- Brookfield 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lisbon 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- New Berlin 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Menomonee Falls 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Oconomowoc 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Germantown 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Milwaukee 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Greenfield 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Muskego 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Mequon 15 mi northeast, about 25 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
- Pewaukee, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pewaukee School District, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pewaukee Public Library, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pewaukee Road Overpass - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee RidgeviewPond, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Pewaukee StoneRidgeBusse3, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Pewaukee StoneRidgeBusse2, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Pewaukee StoneRidgeBusse1, Aaron Volkening, CC BY 2.0
- Pewaukee Dam, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pewaukee - panoramio, NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee Lakefront, Ellie308, CC0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio (2), NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio (3), NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio, NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Hindu Temple, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Avinash Bhat, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio (5), NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio (4), NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- Pewaukee Lake - panoramio (1), NaturesFan1226, CC BY 3.0
- St. Matthias Episcopal Church 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Church of Hartland, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Church 2012-09-20 19-41-57, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First United Methodist Church 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camillia Smith House, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arlington Apartments corner view 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church Complex-2, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert O. Jones House 2, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Passenger Depot 2013-05-21 22-18-42, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First German Reformed Church, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCall Street Historic District, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church Waukesha 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Everett P- Barrett House 2012-09-26 19-35-43, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephen Warren House, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harold Hornburg House, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sen- William Blair House 2012-10-01 00-05-10, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deaconwestoctagonhouse, MagRyan at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Waukesha County Technical College, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harken, Inc., Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Collins 000341 165841 510082 4578 (36792957292), Photo by Chris Collins. – U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain
- Forest Hill Cemetery, Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clear Channel Communications - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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