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Menomonee Falls, WI

Menomonee Falls is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 38,527 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous village in Wisconsin. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

The area that became Menomonee Falls was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the people of the Menominee and Chippewa tribes. The town of Menomonee was created in December 1839.

The Menomonee Falls area continued to grow throughout the 1870s. By 1890, the population of the area was 2,480. In 1892, a section of the town of Menomonee was incorporated as the village of Menomonee Falls. In 1894 the first village board was elected and the first village fire department formed. After becoming a village, many important buildings were built, including the village hall/fire station, Menomonee Falls High School, and the Wisconsin Sugar Factory. The Wisconsin Sugar Factory employed as many as 500 laborers and produced up to 15 million pounds of sugar annually.

The first public telephone service was offered in 1902; a local electricity plant offered a substitute for kerosene lamps by 1907; water mains were installed in the 1910s; and the first sewer lines were laid in 1924. New neighborhoods were developed and the Menomonee Falls Public Library was built. The village's second bank, the Farmers and Merchants Bank, was established in 1908 by attorney Samuel A. Connell. By 1910, automobiles started being sold in the village, which led to an increase in paved roads. By 1919, Highway 15 connected Menomonee Falls to Milwaukee and Illinois and, by 1922, to Green Bay.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 33.31 square miles (86.27 km²), of which, 32.92 square miles (85.26 km²) of it is land and 0.39 square miles (1.01 km²) is water. Fussville is a neighborhood of Menomonee Falls located at 43°09′06″N 88°04′40″W. Fussville was once a separate unincorporated community; it was annexed by Menomonee Falls sometime between 1950 and 1960.

Health and wellness are paramount in Menomonee Falls, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Menomonee Falls Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Orangetheory Gym, Legacy Gym MKE, and United Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Menomonee Falls, such as the Bugline Trail and Rivers Edge Park Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Menomonee Falls, WI are Old Falls Village Historical Museum and Park, Harley-Davidson Museum, and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Population: 40,700 (2024). ZIP codes: 53051, 53052. Area code: 262. Elevation: 890 feet (271 meters). Area: 33.31 square miles (86.26 km²).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Menomonee Falls, WI?

Menomonee Falls has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Menomonee Falls is 1 in 102. How does Menomonee Falls fare compared to other communities in Wisconsin of all population sizes? Menomonee Falls's crime rate is lower than approximately 29% of Wisconsin communities.

Why is Menomonee Falls, WI a village?

In 1890, the population of the Town of Menomonee was recorded at 2,480 and nearly 500 people called the settlement of Menomonee Falls home. In 1891 a surveyor mapped the area that would become the Village and a petition of support for Village incorporation was circulated and signed by 497 area residents. These materials were forwarded to Judge A. Scott Sloan of the Waukesha County Circuit Court who, on February 3rd, 1892 ordered the incorporation of the Village of Menomonee Falls.

Is Menomonee Falls, WI nice?

Menomonee Falls, WI has much to offer. Both Menomonee Falls and Hamilton School Districts have received recognition at a local and national level. They fall into the top 30 School Districts in Wisconsin. Menomonee Falls has won several awards since its settlement in the 1840s. It has been named 4th best city in Wisconsin (vibes.com), the Safest City in Wisconsin with over 30,000 (Safewise.com), and 32nd best small town in America (Money Magazine).

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Menomonee Falls 

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital 

Menomonee Falls Parks and Recreation Department 

Orangetheory Gym

Legacy Gym MKE 

United Fitness Center

Bugline Trail 

Rivers Edge Park Loop

Old Falls Village Historical Museum and Park

Harley-Davidson Museum

Milwaukee Public Museum

Neighborhood Scout

Village History

Wimmer Communities

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