Plainfield, Wisconsin

About Plainfield

Plainfield is a tiny community in central Wisconsin, home to 920 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Plainfield is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 590 residents per square mile.

📰 Plainfield News Today

• From farm to school, Elizabeth Wallner Tunks Ingersoll leads a full life in Plainfield Waushara Argus · Jan 28
• November 16, 1957- Ed Gein arrested in Plainfield, Wisconsin WMTV 15 NEWS · Nov 16
• Theodore Rose Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Plainfield, WI - WiscNews.com Legacy obituary · Jul 30
• November 16, 1957- Ed Gein arrested in Plainfield, Wisconsin WHSV · Nov 16
• Former Plainfield Fire Chief charged with theft from village WSAW · Mar 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Plainfield Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Plainfield — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Plainfield

• CJ's Cafe — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Plainfield

• Lake Huron Park reviews ★
• Plainfield Tunnel Channel Lakes State Natural Area reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Plainfield

• Tri-County Elementary
• Tri-County High
• Tri-County Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Plainfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities