Big Falls, Wisconsin

About Big Falls

Big Falls, WI is a tiny community located in central Wisconsin with an estimated population of 57.

Big Falls holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 121 residents per square mile.

📰 Big Falls News Today

• Crews work to secure the Big Falls Dam after 'imminent failure' warnings NBC26 · Apr 14
• Water receding at Big Falls Dam on Little Wolf River; Dam near Shawano at risk of failure WLUK · Apr 14
• Emergency crews confirm Big Falls Dam is in stable condition; evacuation order lifted WBAY · Apr 14
• Weather service says Big Falls Dam failure ‘imminent,’ but local officials say water levels are down WSAW · Apr 14
• Evacuation order ends following fear of Big Falls dam failure along Little Wolf River - The Post-Crescent The Post-Crescent · Apr 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Big Falls Unique

• With 57 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Falls

• Keller Whitcomb Creek Woods State Natural Area reviews ★
• Little Wolf River Fishery Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Mud Lake Bog State Natural Area reviews ★

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Big Falls

🏘️ Nearby Communities