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Cudahy, Wisconsin

Introduction to Cudahy, Wisconsin

Cudahy, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 5 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 18,429.

Cudahy History

The community was originally known as Buckhorn Settlement. In the late 1800s, Patrick Cudahy purchased a plot of land to build his meatpacking plant in the Town of Lake, which was about two miles from the Milwaukee City limits. In 1895, the first president of the village was elected. The area was named after him. The community of Cudahy was officially incorporated as a city in 1906.

Cudahy and nearby Attractions

  • Charles Allis Art Museum
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest
  • Racine Heritage Museum
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
  • Big Foot Beach State Park

Things To Do In Cudahy

Packard Plaza is a popular shopping destination in the area. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Grant Park Golf Course, the Dretzka Park Golf Course or the Woodland Golf Course. The Discovery World Museum of Science, the Mitchell Gallery of Flight and the Milwaukee Art Museum are all accessible from Cudahy. Churches in the area include Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, the Saint Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.

Cudahy Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Cudahy Higher Education

Higher education can pursued at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University or at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

High Points

Cudahy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCudahy Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Cudahy Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cudahy, WI

Comparing Cudahy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime53
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