Where is Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA?

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Where is Brookfield Located? - Brookfield is a city located in the Waukesha County of Wisconsin, United States. Brookfield lies between 38.8502289 Degrees North latitudes and 77.1310789 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Where is Brookfield?: The Google Map showing the location of Brookfield in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

Where is Brookfield Located?

Brookfield is a city located in the Waukesha County of Wisconsin, United States. Brookfield lies between 38.8502289 Degrees North latitudes and 77.1310789 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Brookfield city is 41464 people and the city has a total area of 27.29 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Brookfield, Wisconsin Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBrookfield
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
State CapitalMadison
CountryUnited States
US RegionMidwest
Latitude43.0606°N
Longitude88.1065°W
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Land Areaapprox. 27.3 sq mi
Water Areaapprox. 0.2 sq mi
Total Areaapprox. 27.5 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)41,464
Population DensityApproximately 1,520 per sq mi
ZIP Codes53005, 53045, 53008
Area Code262
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code55-10000
Congressional DistrictWisconsin's 5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Brookfield, Wisconsin

  • Waukesha, Wisconsin - 6 mi West
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 11 mi East
  • Elm Grove, Wisconsin - 2 mi East
  • Pewaukee, Wisconsin - 7 mi Northwest
  • New Berlin, Wisconsin - 6 mi South
  • Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin - 10 mi North
  • West Allis, Wisconsin - 8 mi East
  • Brookfield (Town area neighborhoods) - Within city limits
  • Delafield, Wisconsin - 15 mi West
  • Germantown, Wisconsin - 16 mi North

Brookfield, Wisconsin Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January28121.5
April55353.2
July82633.8
October58412.8
Annual563834.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Continental (Köppen Dfb)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 34.5 inches
Annual SnowfallAbout 45–55 inches
Severe Weather RiskModerate - thunderstorms, snowstorms, occasional tornado risk
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 190 days

Driving Distances from Brookfield, Wisconsin

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MilwaukeeWisconsin1120 min
WaukeshaWisconsin612 min
New BerlinWisconsin610 min
PewaukeeWisconsin712 min
West AllisWisconsin815 min
Menomonee FallsWisconsin1018 min
OconomowocWisconsin2025 min
DelafieldWisconsin1520 min
MadisonWisconsin751 hr 15 min
ChicagoIllinois951 hr 40 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Brookfield, Wisconsin

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA CodeMKE
Nearest Major AirportO'Hare International Airport (Chicago)
Major HighwaysI-94, I-41, U.S. Route 18, Bluemound Road (WI-18)
Rail ServiceAmtrak (Milwaukee Intermodal Station nearby)
Local TransitWaukesha Metro Transit / Milwaukee County Transit System
  • I-94 connects Brookfield directly to Milwaukee and Madison.
  • U.S. Route 18 runs through the city as Bluemound Road, a major commercial corridor.
  • General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the closest major airport.
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station provides Amtrak rail connections across the Midwest.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Brookfield, Wisconsin

LandmarkType
Fox Brook ParkCounty Park
Mitchell ParkCommunity Park
Brookfield Square MallShopping Mall
Wirth ParkRecreation Park
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsArts Center
Fox Brook LakeRecreation Lake
Greenway Trail SystemTrail Network
Emery ParkNeighborhood Park
Brookfield Conference CenterEvent Venue
Moorland Road Commercial DistrictShopping & Dining Area

Colleges and Universities in Brookfield, Wisconsin

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of Wisconsin–MilwaukeePublicResearch UniversityEngineering, business, health sciences
University of Wisconsin–MadisonPublicResearch UniversityTop-ranked research, medicine, law, agriculture
Waukesha County Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeCareer training, applied sciences, trades
Marquette UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, health sciences
Concordia University WisconsinPrivateUniversityNursing, business, education
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegePublicTechnical CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce programs

Waterbodies in Brookfield, Wisconsin

Fox Brook Lake, Elm Brook, Underwood Creek, Menomonee River, Pewaukee Lake (nearby), Muskego Lake (regional), Lake Michigan (regional), Nashotah Lake (nearby), Okauchee Lake (regional), Spring Creek.

Golf Courses in Brookfield, Wisconsin

Brookfield Hills Golf Course, Currie Park Golf Course (nearby Milwaukee), Noyes Park Golf Course, Bluemound Country Club, Brookfield Country Club, Western Lakes Golf Club, The Legend at Bristlecone, Washington County Golf Course (regional).

Brookfield, Wisconsin - Key Historical Facts

  • Brookfield was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi.
  • European settlement began in the 1830s as farming communities developed in the area.
  • The town of Brookfield was officially established in the mid-19th century.
  • Post-World War II suburban expansion transformed Brookfield into a major residential suburb of Milwaukee.
  • The development of I-94 and surrounding highways boosted commercial and residential growth.
  • Today, Brookfield is known for its suburban neighborhoods, business centers, parks, and high quality of life.

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