Welcome to the only Waunakee in the world! One of the finest communities in the Badger State of Wisconsin, Waunakee is a marquee destination if its rapidly growing population is any indication. Waunakee has it all – a booming economy where businesses prosper, a celebrated heritage that its residents are proud of, excellent schools and medical facilities, and a small hometown atmosphere where the community is actively involved in all facets of everyday life.

Located in south-central Wisconsin in Dane County near the northern shores of the impressive Lake Mendota, Waunakee is part of the Greater Madison Metropolitan Area. Named after a Native American term meaning “fair and pleasant valley", Waunakee became settled with the construction of the railroads across the Wisconsin prairies. There are over twenty major private employers specializing in such industries as wood cabinets to transportation, manufacturing to machineries.

Education is important here in Waunakee, and the Waunakee Community School District continually strive to meet the individual needs of each student. Because of this, the schools servicing this fair city have received state and national accolades for their academic excellence. Within 20 miles from the city, outstanding higher education options are available at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood College, Madison Area Technical College, Madison Junior College of Business, and the Wisconsin School of Electronics.