Chili, WI

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Clark County, Chili is a quiet community just about 15 minutes southwest of Marshfield. Local legend says it got its memorable name back in the winter of 1881, when railroad crews stopped near a local sawmill on a freezing day and named the depot after the weather. The trains and sawmills that built the original settlement have long since quieted down, leaving behind a peaceful rural hamlet surrounded by open pastures and green fields.

With a population of around 200 people, life in Chili moves at an easy, unhurried pace. Residents enjoy plenty of elbow room and starry night skies, while relying on nearby Marshfield for larger grocery runs, regional healthcare, and everyday errands. For anyone hoping to settle down in a tight-knit country setting with nearby city conveniences close at hand, Chili delivers a simple, comfortable slice of central Wisconsin.