Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville: city in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin
About
Janesville is a city located in the county of Rock in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,434. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,612 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Janesville
| Population | 3,612 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Rock County |
| Postal code | 53548 |
| Phone Area Codes | 608 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6828,-89.0187 |
| Male population | 31102 |
| Female population | 33026 |
| Altitude | 837 feet / 255 meters |
| Capital city | Janesville is capital of Rock County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:52:04 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Janesville is located at 42°40'58"N 89°1'7"W (42.6827900, -89.0187200).
Janesville map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Janesville increased by 4.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,416 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,430 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,438 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,475 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,482 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,509 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,545 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,569 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,612 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,612 | 0% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Janesville
1Rotary Botanical Gardens
1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087523885 | Website available
2Palmer Park
2501 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087553025 | Website available
3Traxler Park
600 N Main St, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087553000
4Lustig Park
1500 River View Dr, Janesville, WI 53546, United States View details
5Rock County 4-H Fair Inc July 27- August 1, 2021
1301 Craig Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087551470 | Website available
Where to Eat in Janesville
1Texas Roadhouse
3201 Deerfield Dr, Janesville, WI 53546, United States View details
Phone: +16087579700 | Website available
2Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2430 Fulton St, Janesville, WI 53546, United States View details
Phone: +16087527750 | Website available
3Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2813 Humes Rd, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087582848 | Website available
4Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
2430 Humes Rd, Janesville, WI 53546, United States View details
Phone: +16083141344 | Website available
5Culver's
2633 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087588916 | Website available
Where to Stay in Janesville
1Quality Inn
3520 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545, United States View details
Phone: +16087540251 | Website available
People born in Janesville (58)
People born in Janesville, including politician, Former Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, speed skater Tucker Fredricks, racing driver Stan Fox, .
More notable people
- Russ Feingold (Wisconsin politician; three-term U.S. Senator) he was born in 02/03/1953
- Steve Preston (American civil servant) he was born in 04/08/1960
- Ella Wheeler Wilcox (American author and poet) she was born in 05/11/1850
- John Henry Comstock (American entomologist) he was born in 24/02/1849
- Milton Robert Carr (American politician) he was born in 27/03/1943
- James Budd (Governor of California (1851-1908)) he was born in 18/05/1851
- Travis Kvapil (American racing driver) he was born in 01/03/1976
- Helen Weidenhaupt (German politician) she was born in 12/09/1954
- Kyle Weaver (American basketball player) he was born in 18/02/1986
- Harold P. Brown (American inventor) he was born in 27/08/1869
- Mistie Mims (American basketball player) she was born in 02/12/1983
- Ken Hendricks (American businessman) he was born in 08/12/1941
- Aurelia Harwood (American conservationist) she was born in 01/09/1865
- Bob Strampe (American baseball player) he was born in 13/06/1950
- Carrie Jacobs-Bond (American composer) she was born in 11/08/1862
- Charles Alden Seltzer (writer) he was born in 15/08/1875
- Clark Van Galder (American football and basketball player; track athlete; American football, basketball, and track coach (1909-1965)) he was born in 06/02/1909
- Claron A. Windus (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/01/1850
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Janesville, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491224 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville | Janesville (WI) | 53548 |
| 238397 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville (WI) | 53547-5009 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Janesville, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Janesville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Janesvill Post Office | Janesville (WI) | 53545 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Janesville, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 996 people.
- Janesville, Minnesota township in Waseca County, Minnesota with a population of 520 people.
Other cities in Rock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit | 7,716 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Evansville | 5,556 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Edgerton | 5,525 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Koshkonong | 3,782 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Fulton | 3,435 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milton | 3,126 | City in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Newark | 1,617 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Orfordville | 1,486 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Clinton | 1,446 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Bergen | 1,364 | Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Fairfield | 1,104 | Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Footville | 822 | Village in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Magnolia | 808 | Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin |
| Johnstown | 791 | Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Tiffany | 650 | City in Wisconsin |
| Anderson | 57 | Unincorporated community in the Town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Janesville distances to largest Wisconsin cities