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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.
#15 PLACE TO LIVE IN AMERICA
Menonomee Falls was ranked #15 in the 'The Best Places to Live in America', Money.comMoney.com, 2020
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
#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.
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TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUSESThere are 500+ technical degree programs to choose from in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Technical College System, 2019; Wisconsin Technical Colleges, 2019
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
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
7TH
BEST STATE TO RAISE A FAMILYWisconsin especially ranks high in affordability as well as health and safety.
WalletHub, January 2019
LOWEST
VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MADISONOf the 100 largest U.S. cities, Madison takes No. 13 and Milwaukee No. 76 overall for livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness
WalletHub, November 2018
#8, RACINE
CITY AMONG TOP 10 PLACES TO TRICK-OR-TREATRanking based on density of single-family homes, low chance of rain and minimal crime
SmartAsset, October 2018
TOP 10
PLACE TO MOVE FOR A JOBOn a list of the 10 top cities with amazing available jobs, Wisconsin as a whole grabs a spot on the list.
Livability, October 2018
#1
MILWAUKEE THE TOP SPOT FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURSMilwaukee offers the best environment for "culipreneurs" who want to start a restaurant
LendingTree, October 2018
MOST FORTUNE 500 CEOS
The University of Wisconsin is No. 1 with 14 CEOS of Fortune 500 companies
Kittleman & Associates, October 2018
BEST FOR MILLENNIAL FAMILIES
Among 150 cities, Green Bay (#10), Madison (#12) and Milwaukee (#93) offer some of the best living environments for young families
ValuePenguin, January 2019
4TH
GREEN BAY IS THE 4TH BEST CITY FOR WORKTIREMENTWith its low cost of living, Green Bay made the top 10 list of places for seniors to work in retirement
SmartAsset, June 2018
6TH
HAPPIEST STATE IN THE U.S.Measured by health, economic stability, and a lifestyle with good social ties and plenty of time spent outside of work
MagnifyMoney, 2018
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