Sussex, WI

Sussex, Wisconsin

Introduction to Sussex, Wisconsin

Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 8 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin and 17 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 8,828.

Sussex History

The area now known as Sussex was first settled in by Richard Cooling and George Elliot. A blacksmith shop was opened by Richard Cooling near four-corners in 1843. Cooling became the postmaster of Sussex in the year 1851. In 1886, a lumber company was constructed next to the Central Railroad of Wisconsin. The community was officially incorporated as the village of Sussex in the 1920s. The town was named after Sussex, England.

Sussex and nearby Attractions

• Milwaukee Public Museum
• Pike Lake State Park
• Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
• Kettle Moraine State Forest
• Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology
• Harrington Beach State Park

Things To Do In Sussex

Golfers can enjoy a round at the Fairways of Woodside Golf Course, the Wanaki Golf Course or at the Rivers Bend Golf Club. The Civic Center Park, the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum and the New Berlin Recreation Trail. Local museums include the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, the Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design and the Racine Art Museum.

Sussex Transportation

Flights are available from General Mitchell Airport.

Sussex Higher Education

Higher Education can be pursued at Marquette University, Carroll College and Cardinal Stritch University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sussex, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Sussex Almanac

Sussex Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sussex Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sussex, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sussex Public Libraries

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Sussex High Schools (2004)

HAMILTON HI
W220N6151 TOWN LINE RD
262-246-6471
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,172 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Sussex Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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