St. Francis, 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 St. Francis, Milwaukee County.
| City | St. Francis |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Milwaukee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.967516 |
| Longitude | -87.877583 |
| Population | 9,004 |
| Density | 1406.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
St. Francis is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,004. The population density is 1406.3 people per km². St. Francis is located at 42.9675°N, 87.8776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53235.
St. Francis, Wisconsin, breathes a particular kind of Midwestern air, a blend of damp earth and distant industry. It lies 5.1 miles south-south-east of Milwaukee, WI (from Milwaukee, WI: bearing 164°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of West Allis. The land here, a gentle undulation toward the vast, cool expanse of Lake Michigan, is a mosaic of well-tended residential blocks giving way to the occasional sliver of marshland. Mature oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and in the early morning, a fine mist often clings to the low-lying areas, lending a soft, almost ethereal quality to the landscape. The character of St. Francis is one of quiet resilience, a place where the routines of life unfold with a steady, predictable cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of the city and the closer, more intimate sounds of suburban living. The economic pulse of St. Francis, historically tied to the industries that grew along the lakefront and the railway lines, still echoes in its streetscapes, though the nature of work has shifted. Remnants of its manufacturing past can be seen in the sturdy, brick structures that dot the periphery, now often repurposed for smaller businesses and workshops. Its proximity to the larger urban center has always dictated its rhythm, providing both opportunities and a certain contemplative distance. For generations, families have put down roots here, drawn by a sense of community and the promise of a life lived at a more measured pace, a life where the changing seasons are as keenly observed as any local event.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St. Francis, 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 St. Francis and Milwaukee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for St. Francis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct St. Francis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| 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. |