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Oldest Cities in Wisconsin

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Oldest Cities — Wisconsin

1 St. Francis 53.6
2 Lake Wisconsin 52.5
3 Twin Lakes 50.6
4 Richfield 49.7
5 Vernon 49.7
6 Waukesha 48.8
7 Rib Mountain 48.8
8 Wind Lake 48.0
9 Lake Geneva 47.2
10 Delafield 47.2
11 Tichigan 47.1
12 Sturgeon Bay 46.8
13 Mequon 46.7
14 Antigo 46.2
15 New Berlin 45.9
16 Muskego 45.8
17 Prairie du Chien 45.7
18 Bristol 45.7
19 Pewaukee 45.3
20 Mount Pleasant 45.0
21 Caledonia 44.8
22 Monona 44.7
23 Elm Grove 44.6
24 Glendale 44.5
25 Salem Lakes 44.4
26 Pleasant Prairie 44.2
27 Plymouth 44.2
28 Richland Center 44.2
29 Jefferson 43.7
30 Brookfield 43.6
31 Two Rivers 43.6
32 Grafton 43.5
33 Fox Point 43.5
34 Waterford 43.5
35 Merrill 43.4
36 Ripon 43.3
37 Franklin 43.2
38 Manitowoc 43.1
39 Marshfield 43.1
40 Oconomowoc 43.1
41 Greenfield 43.0
42 Sheboygan Falls 42.8
43 Lake Hallie 42.8
44 Ashwaubenon 42.5
45 Waupaca 42.5
46 Germantown 42.3
47 Cudahy 42.3
48 Dodgeville 42.3
49 Cedarburg 42.1
50 Menomonee Falls 42.0
51 Howard 41.9
52 Berlin 41.6
53 Fort Atkinson 41.5
54 Hartland 41.5
55 Jackson 41.5
56 Stoughton 41.3
57 Monroe 41.3
58 Allouez 41.2
59 Tomah 41.2
60 Greendale 41.1
61 Kimberly 41.0
62 South Milwaukee 40.9
63 Bellevue 40.9
64 Harrison 40.9
65 McFarland 40.9
66 Mayville 40.8
67 Beaver Dam 40.6
68 Marinette 40.6
69 Weston 40.5
70 Suamico 40.5
71 Windsor 40.5
72 West Salem 40.5
73 Watertown 40.4
74 Onalaska 40.3
75 Whitefish Bay 40.3
76 Baraboo 40.2
77 Ashland 40.2
78 Lake Mills 40.2
79 Brown Deer 40.1
80 Janesville 40.0
81 Reedsburg 40.0
82 Cottage Grove 40.0
83 West Bend 39.9
84 Waunakee 39.9
85 Port Washington 39.6
86 Kronenwetter 39.6
87 Oregon 39.5
88 Slinger 39.5
89 Greenville 39.4
90 Columbus 39.4
91 West Allis 39.0
92 Mukwonago 39.0
93 Oak Creek 38.9
94 Middleton 38.9
95 Sussex 38.9
96 Rhinelander 38.9
97 DeForest 38.8
98 Wauwatosa 38.7
99 Holmen 38.7
100 Fox Crossing 38.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Wisconsin often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. St. Francis has a median age of 53.6 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of St. Francis's residents are over 53.6 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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