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Introduction to Waunakee, Wisconsin
Waunakee, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 8 miles N of Madison, Wisconsin and 78 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is part of the Madison metropolitan statistical area. About 8,995 people live in Waunakee.
Waunakee History
Waunakee was founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1893. It was originally known as the Village of Leicester. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad entered the area in 1870. The first post office was established in 1872. Most believe that Waunakee derived its name from an Indian term meaning "the fair and pleasant valley."
Waunakee and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Waunakee
The Indian Lake County Park, the Yahara Heights County Park, the Lake Kegonsa State Park, Devils Lake State Park and Blue Mounds State Park are all accessible from Waunakee. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum, the Madison Children's Museum, the State Historical Museum of Wisconsin, the Circus World Museum and the Chazen Museum of Art. The Henry Vilas Zoo and the Little A-Merrick-Amusement Park are also nearby.
Waunakee Transportation
Dane County Regional Airport is nearby.
Waunakee Higher Education
Local colleges include the University of Wisconsin and the Madison Area Technical College.
Waunakee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Waunakee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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