Hartford, Wisconsin

About Hartford

Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Hartford is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 15,984.

Officially, Hartford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,780 residents per square mile.

📰 Hartford News Today

• Dale William Anderson Obituary (2026) - Hartford, WI - Shimon Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Gerald "Gee" Morris Obituary | Shimon Funeral Home | Hartford, WI Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Mineshaft in downtown Hartford appears for sale Greater Milwaukee Today · Jul 23
• 312 E Gate Dr Apt 18, Hartford, WI 53027 Realtor.com · Aug 7
• Hartford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hartford Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Hartford — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,984.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hartford

• Garibaldi Mexican Bar and Grill — mexican
• Gino's Pizza — pizza
• Angee B'z
• Caribou Coffee (café)
• Casa Tequilla
• China Garden — chinese
• Coffee Trader (café)
• Cousins Sub
• Evergreen Chinese Buffet — chinese
• Hank's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Wisconsin Auto Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hartford

• Bernd Park reviews ★
• Candy Cane Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Chandelier Ballroom reviews ★
• Charles Brassure Conservancy · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Country View Park reviews ★
• Erin Go Bragh Park reviews ★
• Hartford Healing Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Hartford Town Hall Park reviews ★
• Homestead Park reviews ★
• Independence Park reviews ★
• Jordan Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Hartford

• Addison Elementary
• Central Middle
• Erin Elementary
• Hartford High
• Lincoln Elementary
• Rossman Elementary

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hartford

🏘️ Nearby Communities