square miles
of Driftless
geography
Welcome to Southwest Wisconsin
You’ll get small-town living. Easy access to bigger cities. Some pretty unique geography—we call it the Driftless region. Plus, a lower cost of living. Find what’s important to you in this charming corner of Wisconsin.
24,103
Small towns
near big
cities
Top 10
SmartAsset’s
best community
college: Western
Technical College
Longest-running
Oktoberfest in
the Midwest
Largest Southwest Wisconsin Employers
Got a passion for what you do? Your talents can thrive here in Southwest Wisconsin. These are the largest employers in the area. Who knows? Your next opportunity could be closer than you think.
“We came here for the beautiful countryside. We came here for the schooling options and the access to amazing food. It’s really been a great place to start a family and start this business.”
TJ Semanchin, Wonderstate Coffee, Viroqua
Pick an Education Path
You’ll find great options in your backyard. There are tech schools (one’s even top-ranked), campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin, and more.
Your Weekend Plans
Like nature? Then you’re set. This region has rivers, bluffs, rolling hills, and plenty of trail systems. You’ll have great community events to attend, too. And get this—plenty of them involve beer, cheese, and locally grown foods.
- Bike the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. Don’t forget a flashlight for the tunnels. (It used to be a railroad!)
- For the Fourth of July, check out Riverfest in La Crosse—right on the Mississippi River.
- Explore the 33 communities along the Wisconsin Great River Road National Scenic Byway.
- Grab a bite to eat at any local farm-to-table restaurant. Organic farms are everywhere here!
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Make Your Move to Wisconsin
Ready to move? Just want to learn more? Let’s chat.
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