List of cities in Wisconsin facts for kids

Cities of Wisconsin at night in 2012, as seen from the International Space Station. The bright area at the top is part of Minneapolis in Minnesota.

Map of the United States with Wisconsin highlighted.

Wisconsin is a state located in the central part of the United States, known as the Midwest. It's famous for its dairy farms, cheese, and beautiful lakes.

As of early 2021, Wisconsin has 190 cities. A city is a type of municipality, which is a town or district that has its own local government. In total, Wisconsin has 1,883 municipalities, including cities, villages, and towns.

What is a City in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, a "city" is a special type of community with its own government. Cities are usually larger and more developed than villages or towns. They have their own mayors, city councils, and provide services like police, fire departments, and public works.

Cities in Wisconsin are divided into different "classes" based on their population:

• First Class Cities: These are the largest cities, with populations over 150,000 people.
• Second Class Cities: These cities have between 39,000 and 149,999 people.
• Third Class Cities: These cities have between 10,000 and 38,999 people.
• Fourth Class Cities: These are the smallest cities, with populations under 9,999 people.

Some Cities in Wisconsin

Here are a few examples of cities in Wisconsin, showing their populations and when they became official cities. The population numbers come from the US Census, which counts how many people live in an area.

Fictional Cities in Wisconsin

Sometimes, writers and filmmakers create imaginary cities in Wisconsin for their stories! Here are a few examples:

• Deerlaken, Wisconsin, is where the movie Irresistible takes place.
• Point Place, Wisconsin, is the setting for the TV show That '70s Show.
• Stillwell, Wisconsin, appears in novels by Milton K. Ozaki.
• Willows, Wisconsin, is known as the home of Barbie.

Images for kids

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  Appleton

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  Eau Claire

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  Janesville

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  Kenosha

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  La Crosse

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  Madison, Capital of Wisconsin

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  Milwaukee, largest city in Wisconsin

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ciudades de Wisconsin para niños

• List of villages in Wisconsin
• List of towns in Wisconsin
• List of municipalities in Wisconsin by population
• How Wisconsin is divided