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Sussex, Wisconsin

Village · Population 12,607 · #78 in Wisconsin
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About Sussex

Sussex is a close-knit town in southeastern Wisconsin with an estimated population of 12,607.

Sussex holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 8.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,492 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Sussex Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

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 12,607.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sussex

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Sussex Lisbon Area Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sussex

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sussex

  • Hamilton High
  • Maple Avenue Elementary
  • Richmond Elementary
  • Silver Spring Intermediate
  • Templeton Middle
  • Woodside Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)12,607
Rank in state#78 of 607
Land area8.45 sq mi
Density1,492/sq mi
Coordinates43.1349, -88.2260

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Clear
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🗺️ Map of Sussex