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Big Bend, Wisconsin

Village · Population 1,502 · #306 in Wisconsin

About Big Bend

Big Bend, WI is a small town located in southeastern Wisconsin counting 1,502 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Big Bend is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.25 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 462 residents per square mile.

What Makes Big Bend 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

  • 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 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Big Bend

  • Blue Heron Supper Club — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Bend

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

🏫 Schools in Big Bend

  • Big Bend Elementary

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,502
Rank in state#306 of 607
Land area3.25 sq mi
Density462/sq mi
Coordinates42.8839, -88.2036

🗺️ Map of Big Bend