Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin
Village · Population 569 · #455 in Wisconsin
About Oconomowoc Lake
Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Lake is a tiny community, home to 569 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Oconomowoc Lake holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.92 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 296 residents per square mile.
📰 Oconomowoc Lake News Today
- Lake Country Trail extension to Watertown to be completed in September Greater Milwaukee Today · Jul 17
- Wisconsin Lake House in Photos Robb Report · Jul 13
- Lac La Belle police recover 18-year-old body from Okauchee Lake WISN · Jun 20
- Pewaukee 18-year-old’s body recovered from Okauchee Lake after overnight search TMJ4 News · Jun 21
- Here are the most expensive homes sold this year in metro Milwaukee The Business Journals · Dec 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oconomowoc Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Oconomowoc Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oconomowoc Lake
- Spitfire Pub & Grill — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)569
Rank in state#455 of 607
Land area1.92 sq mi
Density296/sq mi
Coordinates43.1038, -88.4497