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Waukesha County
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Waukesha County, just west of Milwaukee, boasts picturesque lakes, lively small towns, and a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with ample outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a lively arts and dining scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
406,978
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.02°, -88.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,280
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-37.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
355 Mbps
Upload
176 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UES
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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