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19 Apr Planning to immigrate to the US? Think about living in the State of Wisconsin

Posted at 15:22h in USA Immigration by

This wonderland of beer, cheese and the Green Bay Packers has a highly ranked quality of life, dynamic communities, a low cost for housing and child care along with short commute times. A working environment with a history of innovation and a demand for uncommon thinking.

Data and Reasons to move to Wisconsin

Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area (169,640 km2 – 65,498.37 sq. mi) and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties. And has a Population of 5,813,568.

Four distinct seasons, dynamic and diverse employers, active and safe cities. Wisconsin features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities with modern apartments and newly constructed homes, top tier colleges, accessible and award-winning healthcare, performing arts and live music, and every outdoor and indoor hobby you can imagine.

Wisconsin Facts and trivia

  1. Wisconsin ranks #4 in the nation for overall health care quality, as reported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2018.
  2. During the summer, the population of Door County reaches ten times the number of year-round residents. (28,000 vs. 250,000).
  3. Marathon County produces nearly all of the ginseng grown in the U.S. and about 10 percent of the world’s supply. There’s even an international festival in September to give you an up-close look at the process and a chance to taste foods and drinks incorporating the product.
  4. Although Warrens, WI only has 400 residents, it draws 100,000 visitors each September for the world’s largest cranberry festival (and Wisconsin produces 60 percent of the nation’s cranberries!).
  5. Thirty percent of the state’s population lives in the five-county metropolitan area around Milwaukee.
  6. The largest woolly mammoth ever excavated was found in Kenosha, and a replica can be viewed at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
  7. Enjoy the many rides at America’s Largest Waterpark. Wisconsin is the waterpark capital of the world. Wisconsin Dells has many indoor and outdoor waterparks, including the nation’s largest water park, Noah’s Ark. No matter the season, you’ll be slipping and sliding and screaming for more.
  8. Wisconsin Is the Great Dairy State for a reason. Wisconsinites do dairy a lot, and they do it well. In fact, about 16% of the nation’s milk alone comes from Wisconsin. If you want the best cheese and ice cream, you can head anywhere in Wisconsin and will not be disappointed.
  9. You’ll never want to be indoors. With 47 state parks, 13 state forests, 76 state wildlife areas, 84,000 river miles and 15,000 lakes, the Dairy State is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Wisconsin is full of interesting and unique geography to explore.
  10. With an average of 2,500 performers, Milwaukee’s Summerfest is the nation’s largest music festival.
  11. Wisconsin ranks in the top 10 states in the US for the quality of their public education.

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