Welcome to Wisconsin

What Madison Has to Offer

Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, play, and raise a family. A favorite Midwestern getaway, Madison is also a premier meeting and convention destination. Madison is the only American city built on an isthmus which provides a beautiful setting and many recreational opportunities. In addition to being a fabulous city, Madison has also received national recognition for its high quality of life.

Madison Ranked One of 100 Best Places to Live in America
Money, August, 2006

#1 City for Cycling (Population: 200,000–500,000)
Bicycling, March, 2006

4th Brainiest Medium-Sized City
bizjournals.com, June, 2006

Madison's Public Schools Rank #8 in Nation
Expansion Management Magazine, May, 2006

Devils Lake State Park (Baraboo, WI) Rated "One of the Top 25 Hiking Trails"
CampingLife, June, 2006

Madison Demographics:

Madison Population - 213,679 (2002est.)
Dane County Population - 438,881 (2002est.)
Temp:
20˚ F average winter
68˚ F average summer
Average Precipitation: 30.16 in.
Elevation - 850 ft/above sea level
City Area - 64 sq. miles
County - Dane
Nearby Metropolitan Cities:
Milwaukee - 77 Miles
Dubuque - 95 Miles
Chicago - 142 Miles