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McFarland, Wisconsin

Village · Population 9,224 · #106 in Wisconsin
McFarland, Wisconsin

McFarland is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, situated on Lake Waubesa. The population was 8,991 at the 2020 census, the village has a population of 9,597.

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About McFarland

McFarland, WI is a close-knit town located in southern Wisconsin with an estimated population of 9,224.

Officially, McFarland is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,902 residents per square mile.

What Makes McFarland Unique

  • Positioned in southern 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 9,224.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McFarland

  • Springers — american
  • Luke's Cafe — diner
  • McFarland House — coffee shop (café)
  • Palenque — mexican
  • Rockin' Rolls — sandwich

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Larson House Museum · Museum
  • McFarland Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McFarland

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

🏫 Schools in McFarland

  • 4K McFarland
  • Conrad Elvehjem Primary School
  • Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High
  • Indian Mound Middle
  • Insight School of Wisconsin High
  • McFarland High
  • Waubesa Intermediate
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA)
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA)

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)9,224
Rank in state#106 of 607
Land area4.85 sq mi
Density1,902/sq mi
Coordinates43.0192, -89.2834

🗺️ Map of McFarland