List of towns in Wisconsin facts for kids

Towns in Wisconsin are like small local areas, similar to what other states call "civil townships." Think of them as a way to organize land and people outside of big cities and villages.

Sometimes, a village or city might even have the same name as a town nearby! For example, there might be a "Town of Madison" and also a "City of Madison." This can sometimes be a bit confusing!

In 2006, Wisconsin had 1,260 towns. That's a lot of towns, and some of them share names. The list below shows many of these towns and the county they belong to. It also includes how many people lived there in 2010 and 2020.

What is a Wisconsin Town?

A town in Wisconsin is a type of local government. It manages things like local roads, fire protection, and other services for people living in rural areas or smaller communities. They are different from cities and villages, which usually have more people and different types of local rules.

How Towns are Organized

Each town is part of a larger county. Counties help organize many towns, cities, and villages. The population numbers in the list show how many people live in each town. These numbers change over time, as people move in and out.

List of Towns in Wisconsin