Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city of 71,233 people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, founded in March 8, 1839.
Why visit Waukesha
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 114 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Wisconsin–Waukesha, Waukesha County Technical College, Arlington Apartments and Camillia Smith House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waukesha
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waukesha
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 71,158 at the 2020 census. Located along the Fox River adjacent to the Village of Waukesha, it is the seventh-most populous city in Wisconsin. Waukesha is also part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Waukesha, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
University of Wisconsin–Waukesha
School · 1.7 mi
Two-year college in Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Waukesha County Technical College
School · 4.4 mi
Public community college in Wisconsin, U.S.
Museums and landmarks16
Arlington Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Apartment building in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Camillia Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Chicago and North Western Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station in Waukesha, the United States of America
Deacon West Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 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 · 1.7 mi
House in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
McCall Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Robert O. Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Sen. William Blair House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Battle House
Monument and historic site · 3.4 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 · 0.9 mi
101 West Main Street, Waukesha
We-Fr 13:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
iCOMBAT Waukesha
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
1023 Spring City Drive
Th 17:30-21:30; Fr 17:30-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-20:00
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes114
Kumi Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.6 mi
363 West Main Street, Waukesha
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Sa 12:00-22:30, Su 12:00-21:30
Machine Shed
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.9 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 · 2.4 mi
2820 North Grandview Boulevard, Pewaukee
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:30
Raised Grain Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
1725 Dolphin Drive
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
The Spanish Traveler Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
2104 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 10:30-20:30
Boscos Social Club
Bar and pub · 0.7 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
102 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Holiday Inn Pewaukee-Milwaukee West
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
N14 W24140 Tower Place
Milwaukee Marriott West
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
W231N1600 Corporate Court, Waukesha
Churches and places of worship24
First German Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
413 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
111 East Main Street, Waukesha
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Freewill Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries75
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha
School · 1.8 mi
1500 North University Drive, Waukesha
Healthcare17
Waukesha County Outpatient Clinic for Behavioral Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha County Public Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
514 Riverview Avenue
Passport Health Waukesa Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.3 mi
20700 Watertown Road, Waukesha
Map of Waukesha
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waukesha Wwtp (0 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.
- Pewaukee 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- New Berlin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Brookfield 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Sussex 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Lisbon 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Muskego 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Menomonee Falls 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Greenfield 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Greendale 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Milwaukee 15 mi east, about 23 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
- Old Waukesha County Courthouse - corner view 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Matthias Episcopal Church 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First German Reformed Church, 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
- Freewill Baptist Church, Whoabot, 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
- 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
- Sen- William Blair House 2012-10-01 00-05-10, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deaconwestoctagonhouse, MagRyan at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- College District, Shadowe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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