West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend is a city of 32,030 people in Washington County, Wisconsin, founded in 1885.
Why visit West Bend
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include West Bend Theater, University of Wisconsin–Washington County, Barton Historic District and Gadow's Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in West Bend
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Bend
West Bend is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,752. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article West Bend, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Wisconsin–Washington County
School · 1.5 mi
College in West Bend, Wisconsin, U.S.
Museums and landmarks9
Barton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in West Bend, Wisconsin
Gadow's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic grist mill on the Milwaukee River in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
Lizard Mound County Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Archaeological site in the United States
Washington County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
West Bend station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic railroad in West Bend, Wisconsin
Museum of Wisconsin Art
Museum · 0.5 mi
Art museum in West Bend, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Quaas Creek Park
Park · 1.8 mi
2500 Country Creek Circle, West Bend
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
360 North 18th Avenue, West Bend
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 05:00-19:30
The Shoppe
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.9 mi
600 North Main Street
Tu-Th 15:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Waller's on the Lake
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
2472 Wallace Lake Road, West Bend
We-Sa 16:30-20:30; Su 16:30-19:30
Noodles & Company
Restaurant · Pasta · 1.4 mi
425 West Paradise Drive
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
54 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship17
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.4 mi
120 West Paradise Drive, West Bend
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
777 South Indiana Avenue, West Bend
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
School · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
777 South Indiana Avenue, West Bend
Healthcare12
Planned Parenthood West Bend Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
532 Shepherds Drive, West Bend
Map of West Bend
216 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Bend Public Works (1 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
Washington County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Hartford 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Richfield 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Germantown 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Cedarburg 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Grafton 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Port Washington 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Mequon 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Menomonee Falls 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lisbon 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Sussex 20 mi south, 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
- Aerial view of downtown West Bend Wisconsin, Mjrichter at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milwaukee River in West Bend, Wisconsin, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Bend, Chicago & NW Depot NRHP 08000789 Washington County, WI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Bend Post Office September 2013, Shawn Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sandhill Cranes in West Bend, Wisconsin hiding, Cmarsch, CC0
- Sandhill Cranes in West Bend, Wisconsin, Cmarsch, CC0
- Gadow's Mill NRHP 74000136 Washington County, WI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WashingtonCountyWisconsinCourtHouse, Jimmy Emerson, CC BY 2.0
- Mound in Lizard Mound County Park, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Amity Leather Products Co NRHP 02000778 Washington County, WI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carl von Marr - Adoration of the Christ Child, Carl von Marr (1858-1936), Public domain
- Frisby House NRHP 85001363 Washington County, WI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington County Courthouse Wisconsin, Runner1928 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DJI 0411-garden, Museumofwiart, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pie shaped art building, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive rear sprocket front view with 3-speed hub, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive belt detail, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive belt detail 2, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive rear sprocket side view, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive rear sprocket side view with 3-speed hub, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive rear sprocket front view, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive rear sprocket rear view, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trek TAB Belt Drive front sprocket rear view, AndrewDressel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra concert, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Agnes Convent and School NRHP 10000879 Washington County, WI, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SynergyOps Plant Exterior, CookwareLover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barton Historic District - 20211023144028, Charpicter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barton Historic District - 20211023143951, Charpicter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barton Historic District - 20211023144636, Charpicter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS066-E-66853 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-66855 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-96869 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-12439 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-66854 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-66858 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-12440 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-66856 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-16512 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-96870 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-66857 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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