Janesville, Wisconsin
About Janesville
Set in the southern part of Wisconsin, Janesville is a thriving city, home to 66,428 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 10th largest city in Wisconsin.
Janesville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 34.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,918 residents per square mile.
📰 Janesville News Today
- Eloise T. Peterson Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Janesville, WI - WREX Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Gina M. "Red" (Yttri) Fiedler Obituary | Schneider Funeral Directors | Janesville, WI Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- Milton man identified as victim in deadly Janesville shooting Channel 3000 · Aug 13
- Wisconsin edges Missouri with walk-off win at BRWS - - post-journal.com post-journal.com · Aug 17
- GO, SEE, EXPLORE: THE ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS IN JANESVILLE, WI madisonmom.com · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Janesville Unique
- A top-25 city in Wisconsin by population (#10 of 607 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Janesville — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 66,428.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Janesville
- Applebee's — american
- Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
- Citrus Cafe
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Genisa Wine Bar
- LA JAIBA LOCA
- Luke's Deli
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- San Miguel de Allende — mexican
- Sandwich Bar — sandwich
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Lincoln Tallman Museum · Museum
- Bessie the Cow · Attraction
- Five Points · Attraction
- Theodore Robinson Art Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Janesville
- 4th Ward Park reviews ★
- Adams Park reviews ★
- Ardon Park reviews ★
- Blackhawk Meadows Park reviews ★
- Bond Park reviews ★
- Briar Crest Park reviews ★
- Burbank Park reviews ★
- Claremont Park reviews ★
- Commons South Park reviews ★
- Excalibur Park reviews ★
- Falcon Park reviews ★
- Firehouse park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Janesville
- Adams Elementary
- Craig High
- Edison Middle
- Franklin Middle
- Harrison Elementary
- Jackson Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Madison Elementary
- Marshall Middle
- Monroe Elementary
- Parker High
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - Janesville ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Mercy Health System Corp ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.