Cochrane, Wisconsin
Village · Population 424 · #505 in Wisconsin
About Cochrane
Cochrane, WI is a tiny community located in western Wisconsin with an estimated population of 424.
Cochrane holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 551 residents per square mile.
📰 Cochrane News Today
- Carol Jean Wald Obituary (2026) - Cochrane, WI - Talbot Family Funeral Homes, Cochrane Chapel Legacy obituary · Apr 29
- Emergency crews respond to grain bin silo fire at La Crosse Milling Company WEAU · Apr 21
- HS Boys Golf: 2026 WIAA Division 3 Cochrane-Fountain City sectional (Trempealeau Mountain GC-Trempealeau) Wisconsin.Golf · Jun 2
- Firefighters respond to grain bin silo fire at La Crosse Milling Company news8000.com · Apr 23
- Former Wisconsin Football Recruit Delivers Crushing Blow To Badgers With Harsh Reality Check BroBible · May 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cochrane Unique
- The only place in America named Cochrane — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cochrane
- Lil's Cochrane Inn
- NorthEnd Pub and Grill
- Suncrest Gardens Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)424
Rank in state#505 of 607
Land area0.77 sq mi
Density551/sq mi
Coordinates44.2271, -91.8411