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Wisconsin counties include major urban centers, farming regions, lake communities, forest destinations, Mississippi River towns and Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shoreline areas.
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Adams County
Central Wisconsin lakes, forests, recreation and rural communities.
Explore Adams County →Ashland County
Lake Superior shoreline, forests, waterfalls and northern communities.
Explore Ashland County →Barron County
Rice Lake, farming communities, lakes and northwestern Wisconsin.
Explore Barron County →Bayfield County
Apostle Islands access, Lake Superior scenery, forests and beaches.
Explore Bayfield County →Brown County
Green Bay, Fox River communities, business and regional attractions.
Explore Brown County →Buffalo County
Mississippi River scenery, bluffs, farms and outdoor recreation.
Explore Buffalo County →Burnett County
Lakes, forests, trails and northwestern Wisconsin vacation areas.
Explore Burnett County →Calumet County
Lake Winnebago communities, farmland and east-central Wisconsin.
Explore Calumet County →Chippewa County
Chippewa Falls, Lake Wissota, river recreation and growing communities.
Explore Chippewa County →Clark County
Forests, farms, trails and communities in central Wisconsin.
Explore Clark County →Columbia County
Portage, Wisconsin Dells access, lakes and southern Wisconsin travel.
Explore Columbia County →Crawford County
Mississippi River communities, Driftless hills and scenic highways.
Explore Crawford County →Dane County
Madison, growing suburbs, lakes, universities and state government.
Explore Dane County →Dodge County
Beaver Dam, Horicon Marsh, farms and southeastern Wisconsin communities.
Explore Dodge County →Door County
Lake Michigan shoreline, villages, state parks and vacation destinations.
Explore Door County →Douglas County
Superior, Lake Superior shipping, forests, waterfalls and trails.
Explore Douglas County →Dunn County
Menomonie, UW-Stout, lakes, trails and western Wisconsin communities.
Explore Dunn County →Eau Claire County
Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley businesses, parks and growing suburbs.
Explore Eau Claire County →Florence County
Forests, lakes, waterfalls and quiet northeastern Wisconsin communities.
Explore Florence County →Fond du Lac County
Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, agriculture and east-central Wisconsin.
Explore Fond du Lac County →Forest County
Northwoods forests, lakes, trails and outdoor recreation.
Explore Forest County →Grant County
Mississippi River, Platteville, farms and Driftless Area scenery.
Explore Grant County →Green County
Monroe, Swiss heritage, dairy farming and southern Wisconsin towns.
Explore Green County →Green Lake County
Green Lake, boating, fishing and central Wisconsin vacation communities.
Explore Green Lake County →Iowa County
Mineral Point, Dodgeville, hills and Driftless Area communities.
Explore Iowa County →Iron County
Hurley, waterfalls, snow, skiing and Lake Superior access.
Explore Iron County →Jackson County
Black River Falls, forests, trails and central-western Wisconsin.
Explore Jackson County →Jefferson County
Fort Atkinson, Watertown-area communities, lakes and farmland.
Explore Jefferson County →Juneau County
Mauston, forests, lakes and Wisconsin Dells-area recreation.
Explore Juneau County →Kenosha County
Lake Michigan, Kenosha, suburban growth and Illinois border access.
Explore Kenosha County →Kewaunee County
Lake Michigan shoreline, farms, fishing and small communities.
Explore Kewaunee County →La Crosse County
Mississippi River, La Crosse, bluffs, colleges and regional healthcare.
Explore La Crosse County →Lafayette County
Farms, rolling hills, historic communities and southern Wisconsin.
Explore Lafayette County →Langlade County
Antigo, forests, snowmobile trails and Northwoods recreation.
Explore Langlade County →Lincoln County
Merrill, Tomahawk, Wisconsin River recreation and forests.
Explore Lincoln County →Manitowoc County
Lake Michigan, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, maritime history and farms.
Explore Manitowoc County →Marathon County
Wausau, Rib Mountain, healthcare, business and outdoor recreation.
Explore Marathon County →Marinette County
Waterfalls, forests, rivers and Green Bay shoreline communities.
Explore Marinette County →Marquette County
Lakes, farms, wildlife areas and central Wisconsin communities.
Explore Marquette County →Menominee County
Forests, waterways and Menominee Nation communities.
Explore Menominee County →Milwaukee County
Wisconsin's largest city, Lake Michigan, cultural attractions and suburbs.
Explore Milwaukee County →Monroe County
Sparta, Tomah, trails, farms and western Wisconsin transportation routes.
Explore Monroe County →Oconto County
Green Bay shoreline, forests, rivers and northeastern Wisconsin.
Explore Oconto County →Oneida County
Rhinelander, Minocqua, lakes, forests and Northwoods tourism.
Explore Oneida County →Outagamie County
Appleton, Fox Cities communities, business, parks and agriculture.
Explore Outagamie County →Ozaukee County
Lake Michigan suburbs, Port Washington and coastal communities.
Explore Ozaukee County →Pepin County
Lake Pepin, Mississippi River scenery and rural communities.
Explore Pepin County →Pierce County
River Falls, Prescott, St. Croix River access and Twin Cities proximity.
Explore Pierce County →Polk County
St. Croix Falls, lakes, parks and western Wisconsin communities.
Explore Polk County →Portage County
Stevens Point, Plover, Wisconsin River and university communities.
Explore Portage County →Price County
Park Falls, Phillips, forests, lakes and Northwoods trails.
Explore Price County →Racine County
Lake Michigan, Racine, suburban communities and manufacturing.
Explore Racine County →Richland County
Richland Center, Driftless hills, farms and scenic rural areas.
Explore Richland County →Rock County
Janesville, Beloit, business, agriculture and Illinois border access.
Explore Rock County →Rusk County
Ladysmith, Flambeau River, forests, trails and rural communities.
Explore Rusk County →Sauk County
Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells, state parks and scenic landscapes.
Explore Sauk County →Sawyer County
Hayward, fishing, lakes, trails and Northwoods vacation destinations.
Explore Sawyer County →Shawano County
Shawano Lake, farms, forests and northeastern Wisconsin communities.
Explore Shawano County →Sheboygan County
Lake Michigan, Sheboygan, Kohler, manufacturing and recreation.
Explore Sheboygan County →St. Croix County
Hudson, New Richmond, St. Croix River and Twin Cities access.
Explore St. Croix County →Taylor County
Medford, farms, forests and north-central Wisconsin communities.
Explore Taylor County →Trempealeau County
Mississippi River bluffs, farms, trails and western Wisconsin towns.
Explore Trempealeau County →Vernon County
Viroqua, Driftless scenery, farms, trout streams and outdoor recreation.
Explore Vernon County →Vilas County
Eagle River, lake chains, cabins, snowmobiling and Northwoods tourism.
Explore Vilas County →Walworth County
Lake Geneva, resort communities, farms and southeastern Wisconsin.
Explore Walworth County →Washburn County
Spooner, Shell Lake, forests, lakes and northwestern Wisconsin.
Explore Washburn County →Washington County
West Bend, suburban communities, parks and southeastern Wisconsin.
Explore Washington County →Waukesha County
Waukesha, Brookfield, lake communities and Milwaukee-area suburbs.
Explore Waukesha County →Waupaca County
Chain O' Lakes, farms, small cities and central Wisconsin recreation.
Explore Waupaca County →Waushara County
Lakes, farms, forests and central Wisconsin vacation communities.
Explore Waushara County →Winnebago County
Oshkosh, Neenah, Lake Winnebago and Fox Valley communities.
Explore Winnebago County →Wood County
Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Wisconsin River and cranberry country.
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These regional groupings make it easier to find counties near the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Northwoods, Fox Valley and major metropolitan areas.
Lake Superior Region
Find shoreline communities, waterfalls, beaches, ports and northern Wisconsin travel destinations.
Lake Michigan Region
Explore coastal cities, beaches, harbors, manufacturing centers and southeastern Wisconsin communities.
Fox Valley and Green Bay
Find growing cities, Fox River communities, Lake Winnebago and northeastern Wisconsin business centers.
Driftless and Mississippi River
Explore bluffs, river towns, trout streams, farms and scenic southwestern Wisconsin landscapes.
Madison and Milwaukee Regions
Explore Wisconsin's largest employment centers, suburban communities, transportation corridors and cultural attractions.
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Plan a road trip →Vacation Budget Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wisconsin counties
How many counties are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 72 counties. Each county has its own local government, communities, services and county seat.
What is the largest county in Wisconsin?
County size can be measured by land area or population. Milwaukee County has the largest population, while several northern counties cover much larger land areas.
What is a county seat?
A county seat is the city or community where the county government and main administrative offices are located.
Can county property taxes vary within Wisconsin?
Yes. Property taxes can vary by county, municipality, school district, property value and local tax rates.
Which Wisconsin counties are in the Northwoods?
Commonly recognized Northwoods counties include Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Iron, Sawyer, Price, Florence, Lincoln, Langlade and surrounding northern counties.
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