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Smallest Cities in Wisconsin

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Smallest Cities — Wisconsin

1 Dodgeville 5,013
2 Wind Lake 5,028
3 Richland Center 5,030
4 Lake Wisconsin 5,051
5 Mayville 5,169
6 Tichigan 5,173
7 Bristol 5,196
8 West Salem 5,268
9 North Fond du Lac 5,373
10 Prairie du Chien 5,471
11 Columbus 5,493
12 Berlin 5,523
13 Rothschild 5,532
14 Waterford 5,627
15 Milton 5,685
16 Evansville 5,771
17 Edgerton 5,924
18 Rib Mountain 6,134
19 Slinger 6,173
20 Waupaca 6,314
21 Twin Lakes 6,351
22 Lake Mills 6,391
23 Elm Grove 6,428
24 Fox Point 6,746
25 Sturtevant 6,787
26 Delafield 7,192
27 Lake Hallie 7,245
28 Kimberly 7,432
29 Vernon 7,470
30 New London 7,492
31 Hales Corners 7,627
32 Mount Horeb 7,719
33 Jefferson 7,722
34 Ripon 7,803
35 Jackson 7,882
36 Ashland 7,884
37 Cottage Grove 7,906
38 Antigo 8,058
39 Sheboygan Falls 8,190
40 Pewaukee 8,240
41 Somers 8,245
42 Rhinelander 8,248
43 Mukwonago 8,411
44 Kronenwetter 8,420
45 Lake Geneva 8,443
46 Waukesha 8,479
47 Delavan 8,531
48 Monona 8,604
49 Altoona 8,750
50 Plymouth 8,913
51 Windsor 8,992
52 Rice Lake 9,030
53 Merrill 9,224
54 McFarland 9,230
55 Shawano 9,236
56 St. Francis 9,318
57 Tomah 9,505
58 Sturgeon Bay 9,702
59 Hartland 9,716
60 Sparta 9,921
61 Reedsburg 10,060
62 Elkhorn 10,259
63 New Richmond 10,334
64 Portage 10,374
65 Hobart 10,418
66 Monroe 10,568
67 DeForest 10,853
68 Burlington 11,021
69 Holmen 11,027
70 Marinette 11,060
71 Two Rivers 11,224
72 Waupun 11,244
73 Oregon 11,384
74 Platteville 11,421
75 Sussex 11,795
76 Richfield 11,806
77 Little Chute 11,930
78 Grafton 12,274
79 Cedarburg 12,317
80 Fort Atkinson 12,490
81 Baraboo 12,506
82 Port Washington 12,569
83 Brown Deer 12,615
84 Greenville 12,911
85 Suamico 13,003
86 Stoughton 13,063
87 Glendale 13,134
88 Harrison 13,345
89 Shorewood 13,682
90 Plover 13,713
91 Allouez 14,023
92 Verona 14,499
93 Salem Lakes 14,521
94 Chippewa Falls 14,643
95 Greendale 14,656
96 Whitefish Bay 14,750
97 Waunakee 14,927
98 Hudson 15,004
99 Whitewater 15,705
100 Hartford 15,761

The smallest cities in Wisconsin (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Dodgeville has a population of just 5,013. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,013 residents, Dodgeville is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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