Melvina, Wisconsin
Village · Population 92 · #601 in Wisconsin
About Melvina
Melvina is a tiny community in western Wisconsin, home to 92 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Melvina is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 188 residents per square mile.
📰 Melvina News Today
- Melvina Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Obituary for Dorothy E Bernett - Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation · Jun 9
- Narrow Band of Heavy Snow on Friday, February 20th National Weather Service (.gov) · Feb 20
- Melvina Hill Obituary, Age 70 - November 13, 2025 - West Allis, Wisconsin Post and Courier · Mar 22
- Melvina "Mel" Hill Obituary (2025) - West Allis, WI - Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives - West Allis Legacy obituary · Nov 22
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What Makes Melvina Unique
- The only place in America named Melvina — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 92 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Melvina
- Pinnacle Rock State Fishery Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)92
Rank in state#601 of 607
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density188/sq mi
Coordinates43.8025, -90.7815