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When you say you’re from Wisconsin, it means something. We stay true to who we are, know what matters and do whatever it takes to get what we need to done. That’s how we’ve created such a diverse and interesting place to fulfill our souls and grow, and how we’re doing well across all aspects of life, career and business.
Discover all the areas in which Wisconsin excels below.
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2ND MOST ORGANIC FARMS
Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for the number of organic farms, with more than 1,200 in the state.WPR.org, 2020 (US Census data)
3RD BEST CAPITAL CITY TO LIVE IN US
Madison ranked #3 of all 50 capital cities in the US.Wallethub, 2020
TOP 10 CITY TO LIVE IN US
Madison was ranked in the top 10 cities to live based on walkability, park access, diversity, housing costs and more.Curbed.com, 2020
#1 CITY FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Madison Ranked #1 city for Work-Life -BalanceSmartAsset.com, 2020
#2 MOST CARING CITY
Madison Ranked #2 most caring city in the US by Wallet HubWallethub.com, 2019
#1 CAR-FREE MEDIUM METRO
Madison Tied for #1 Best Medium-Sized Metro, and 8th Best Overall US City to Live Car FreeCitylab.com, 2019
5 of the 20 BEST COLLEGE TOWNS
Wisconsin has 5 of the 20 best college towns in the US for 2019-2020#1 - Oshkosh; #5 - Eau Claire; #6 - Waukesha; #12 - Appleton; #19 - Green Bay | Schools.com, 2019
#8 IN NATIONAL RESEARCH
UW-Madison Ranked # 8 in national research rankingNational Science Foundation, 2019
3rd HIGHEST ACT SCORES
Wisconsin tied for 3rd highest ACT scores “among 17 states where the majority of high school students take the ACT.”StarTribune.com, 2019
#1 CITY FOR CHILD OPPORTUNITY
Madison Ranked #1 in the US for Child OpportunityDiversitydatakids.com, 2020
#7 MOST INNOVATIVE JOBS GAINED
Madison Ranked #7 in US Cities that gained the most inovative jobs from 2007 to 2017NYTimes, 2019
TOP TECH TALENT
Madison is #25 and Milwaukee #44 in the “Tech Talent Scorecard Ranking”CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America, 2019
#6 BEST STATE TO LIVE
With a high quality of life and top-notch health and education ratings, Wisconsin is a top state.WalletHub, 2019
MADISON, MILWAUKEE GREENEST CITIES
MADISON, #13, AND MILWAUKEE #54, AMONG THE GREENEST CITIES IN AMERICAStacked, Aug. 2019
MILWAUKEE TOP 10
MILWAUKEE MAKES THE LIST OF BEST CITIES TO LIVE BASED ON SALARY, COST OF LIVINGCityLab, Sept. 2019
FOUR CITIES
WHITEFISH BAY (9), STEVENS POINT (39), STURGEON BAY (41) and MONROE (44) ALL MAKE THE LIST24/7 Wall St.
#1
MADISON ONE OF 11 BEST UNTAPPED CITIES FOR STARTUPS IN 2020Fundera, 2019
TOP 10
STATES FOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY HEADQUARTERSIndustryWeek, 2018
49
TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUSESThere are 500+ technical degree programs to choose from in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Technical College System, 2019; Wisconsin Technical Colleges, 2019
475,000
EMPLOYED BY WISCONSIN MANUFACTURING COMPANIESManufacturing accounts for 19% of Wisconsin’s GDP.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018; Bureau of Economic Analysis GDP, 2018
$58,046
ANNUAL WAGE FOR MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSINThere are more than 9,400 manufacturing establishments to start your career at in Wisconsin.
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW, 2018
MADISON #1
CITY WHERE WOMEN ARE FINDING GREAT SUCCESSWomen here have an unemployment rate of just 1.60%, and almost 30% have a bachelor's degree
SmartAsset, 2019
7 OF THE TOP 25
PLACES FOR MILLENNIALS TO MOVEOshkosh, Sheboygan and Wausau cracked the top 10, with La Crosse/Onalaska, Appleton, Green Bay and Eau Claire close behind.
Reviews.org, 2019
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STATES WITH A FULLY FUNDED PENSION SYSTEMWisconsin's fund serves more than 632,000 workers and retirees for the state and 1,499 local governments.
Public Plans Data; Bloomberg 2018
#5
BEST STATES FOR MILLENNIALSWith career opportunities and lower cost of living, Wisconsin is catching the attention of younger generations.
WalletHub, 2019
2 BEST SPORTS BAR CITIES
Milwaukee takes #3, Madison #5If you love sports bars, Madison and Milwaukee have you covered
Livability, 2019
UW-MADISON #13
Among public collegesMoves up from #15 in 2018
U.S. News & World Report
#2
STATE FOR DOCTORSWisconsin's opportunities and overall medical environment provide doctors with a sound path to success
WalletHub, 2019
6 TOP STARTUP ECOSYTEMS
MADISON, MILWAUKEE, GREEN BAY, LA CROSSE, EAU CLAIRE & RACINEThese cities are identified as top startup ecosystems in the Midwest in the 2018 State of the Silicon Prairie Report
Silicon Prairie News, February 2019
7TH
BEST STATE TO RAISE A FAMILYWisconsin especially ranks high in affordability as well as health and safety.
WalletHub, January 2019
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