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Introduction to Sussex, Wisconsin
Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 8 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 17 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 8,828.
Sussex History
The area which is now known as Sussex, was first settled in by Richard Cooling and George Elliot. A blacksmith shop was opened by Richard Cooling in 1843. Cooling became the postmaster of Sussex in the year 1851. In the year 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 Sussex Library was founded in 1980. The area was named after Sussex, England.
Sussex and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Sussex
Local golf courses include the Fairways of Woodside Golf Course, Wanaki Golf Course, and Rivers Bend Golf Club. People can plan a day trip to some of the notable locations of the community such as Civic Center Park, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and New Berlin Recreation Trail. Museums like Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design, and Racine Art Museum provide information about the history of the area.
Sussex Transportation
The closest commercial airport is General Mitchell Airport.
Sussex Higher Education
Adult education can be pursued at Marquette University, Carroll College, and Cardinal Stritch University.
Sussex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Sussex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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