Waupun, Wisconsin

About Waupun

Waupun, WI is a close-knit town located in eastern Wisconsin, home to 11,131 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Waupun is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,384 residents per square mile.

📰 Waupun News Today

• David Puente Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Werner Harmsen Funeral Home · Jul 24
• Waupun Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Mother’s lawsuit over Waupun prison death reaches $3.75 million settlement Wisconsin Examiner · Jun 4
• Virginia Koski Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Waupun, WI - Racine Journal Times Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Life Inside Waupun Prison: Lockdowns and Survival Prison Writers · Mar 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Waupun Unique

• The only place in America named Waupun — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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 11,131.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waupun

• Helen's Kitchen — sandwich
• Pizza Ranch — pizza
• Wild Goose Cafe
• Wine and Unwind — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Waupun Heritage Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waupun

• Horicon National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Dodge Park reviews ★
• Harris Mill Park reviews ★
• Lynn Siedschlag Baseball Complex reviews ★
• Marsh Haven Nature Center · Nature reserve reviews ★
• McCune Park reviews ★
• Meadow View Heights Park reviews ★
• Pine Street Park reviews ★
• Shaler Memorial Park reviews ★
• Tanner Park reviews ★
• Waupun Area Sports Complex reviews ★
• Waupun Park Maple Forest State Natural Area reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Waupun

• John C Burke Correctional Center
• Meadow View Primary
• Rock River Intermediate
• Waupun Area Junior High
• Waupun Area Senior High
• Waupun Correctional Institution

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Waupun Memorial Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Waupun

🏘️ Nearby Communities