The City of Oak Creek, WI

The City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin is one of the southernmost suburbs in Milwaukee County. Its south border is next to Racine County, WI. Oak Creek is an incredibly fast growing city. Its population in 2004 was estimated at 31,029 but many homes have been built in just the last few years which will increase the population dramatically.

While growing, Oak Creek still has a rural aspect.

There are still farms in Oak Creek. There are also not only county parks but city parks.

The City of Oak Creek also proudly shows a “Tree City USA” flag from the National Arbor Day Foundation at the City Hall. Oak Creek has a boat ramp on the coast of Lake Michigan.

Some statistics for the City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin:

• Incorporated – 1955
• Population – 32,410
• Median Housing Value – $139,100
• Median Rent – $704
• Size – 28.4 square miles

Oak Creek has some great advantages.

It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is only 70 miles from Chicago, Ill. Interstate I-94 passes through Oak Creek with several exits. Oak Creek has several industrial and commercial parks. Several large department stores have moved into Oak Creek, including Target and Kohl’s.

Some important phone numbers for the City of Oak Creek:

• Emergency – 911
• Oak Creek Police Deparment (non emergency) – 414-762-8200
• Oak Creek Fire Department (non emergency) – 414-762-3036
• Oak Creek City Hall – 414-768-6500
• Oak Creek Public Library – 414-764-4400
• Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce – 414-768-5845

Address for the Oak Creek City Hall

• 8640 South Howell Avenue
• Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154

Map to Oak Creek, WI City Hall

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City of Oak Creek Wisconsin Website:

• OakCreekWI.org

The City of South Milwaukee, WI.

South Milwaukee is a small suburb of Milwaukee. It is actually separated from the City of Milwaukee by several other cities and communities.

Only a portion of the City of Oak Creek is farther south in Milwaukee County.

South Milwaukee, WI is a nice community to live in.

Crime is low. In fact, some residents still do not lock their doors. It is close to the City of Milwaukee and there is easy access to the freeway and commutes are short. South Milwaukee also has some very nice parks and one of the best beaches on the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan.

South Milwaukee has a somewhat unique point from other cities in Milwaukee County when it concerns street numbers.

The streets in South Milwaukee are number differently than most other cities and suburbs in Milwaukee County. 13th Avenue in South Milwaukee is different from the 13th Avenue in the nearly all the rest of the county. South Milwaukee is farther east than much of the county and it’s street numbers start with 1st near Lake Michigan just like the City of Milwaukee. This can be a bit of an obstacle for local businesses to overcome. Also, some addresses in South Milwaukee are duplicated in Oak Creek. If you are visiting friend for the first time in South Milwaukee, make sure you are at the right address in South Milwaukee and not another city.

Some statistics for South Milwaukee, WI.

South Milwaukee has a population of 21,363. The average household income is $48,214. The average price of a home sold in South Milwaukee is $108,012.

Some important phone numbers for South Milwaukee:

• Emergency 911
• Fire (none emergency) 414-768-8191
• Police (none emergency) 414-768-8060
• South Milwaukee City Hall 414-762-2222
• South Milwaukee City Clerk’s Office 414-762-2222
• South Milwaukee Association of Commerce 414-762-2222 ext.141

The South Milwaukee City Hall address is:

• 2424 15th Avenue
• South Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53172

Map of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin City Hall

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Some important South Milwaukee, WI Websites:

• City of South Milwaukee
• South Milwaukee Association of Commerce
• South Milwaukee Public Library