Hudson, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hudson, St. Croix County.
| City | Hudson |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | St. Croix |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.97469 |
| Longitude | -92.75687 |
| Population | 14,959 |
| Density | 848.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54016 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| County Seat | Hudson |
| School District | Hudson School District |
Hudson is a locality in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 14,959. The population density is 848.8 people per km². Hudson is located at 44.9747°N, 92.7569°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54016.
Hudson unfolds along the broad, benevolent curve of the St. Croix River, its landscape a gentle dialogue between rolling bluffs and fertile river bottoms. It lies 10.2 miles east of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-east of Stillwater. The air here, especially as the late afternoon sun slants through the mature oaks and maples that crown the higher ground, carries a particular sweetness, a blend of damp earth and distant hayfields. The river, a shimmering ribbon of silver, dictates the town's very posture, drawing it towards its edge with a quiet, insistent pull. Down by the water, where weathered docks still bear the ghost of steamboat days, the pace seems to slow, mirroring the unhurried glide of the current. This is a place where the land breathes, where the sky feels vast and encompassing, and where the built environment seems to rise organically from the contours of the earth. The story of Hudson is deeply entwined with the St. Croix, a vital artery for trade and settlement since the mid-19th century. Originally a bustling lumber town, its fortunes shifted with the ebb and flow of timber and agriculture, and today, a vibrant mix of independent shops and restaurants line its historic Main Street, a testament to enduring local enterprise. The architecture itself whispers of this past, with sturdy brick buildings and charming Victorian homes that have witnessed generations of river valley life. Beyond the town’s immediate embrace, the surrounding countryside, a patchwork of farms and woodlands, continues to shape Hudson’s character, grounding its present in a rich agricultural heritage. The riverfront park, a popular gathering spot, often echoes with the laughter of families and the distant hum of boats, a modern continuation of a long-held connection to the water that defined its beginnings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hudson, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hudson and St. Croix County.
Detailed location data for Hudson includes the ZIP code (54016), telephone area code (715), county seat of St. Croix County (Hudson), and school district assignment (Hudson School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |