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In return, our County receives just $60 million back in state aid, ranking us second-to-last in per capita, state funding among Wisconsin's 72 counties. County government functions as an extension of state government. The state passes laws and regulations, and the county implements and enforces them.
- Jail Division
The Waukesha County Jail is a 469-bed facility which is a...
- Airport
Welcome to Waukesha County Airport! 2525 Aviation Drive...
- ADRC
Programs operated by the ADRC are supported, in part, by...
- Expo Center
Waukesha County Expo Center. 1000 Northview Rd • Waukesha...
- Purchasing Division
Waukesha County Purchasing Division Cheyenne MacKenzie, MPA,...
- Community Development
Waukesha County’s Division of Community Development...
- Human Services
of Waukesha County 514 Riverview Ave. Waukesha, WI 53188...
- County Board
Waukesha County Administration Center 515 W. Moreland...
- Jail Division
Waukesha County's mission is to promote the health, safety and quality of life of citizens while fostering an economically vibrant community. We are committed to delivering effective, high quality programs and services in a courteous and fiscally prudent manner.
From beautiful park space and pristine lakes to exceptional roadways and renowned public safety infrastructure, Waukesha County government is a critical component to ensuring and maintaining the high quality of life that our residents expect and visitors enjoy.
Waukesha County (/ ˈ w ɔː k ɪ ʃ ɔː /) is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 406,978, making it the third-most populous county in Wisconsin.
As the seventh largest City in the state with close to 72,000 people, Waukesha is the manufacturing hub of Waukesha County and home to many of the area's largest employers. The City strives to provide a diversified work environment, balanced housing stock and strong business opportunities.
Police Department. Prairie Home Cemetery. Public Works. Waukesha Public Library. Transit. Waukesha Water Utility. 201 Delafield Street, Waukesha, WI 53188. 262-524-3500 262-524-3888. Mission & City Goals.
Beginning in the 1600s, France, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois all claimed portions of what is now Waukesha County. Not until 1818, when the Michigan Legislature organized Brown County, did one of the most prosperous counties in Wisconsin begin to take shape.
