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Ranking Wisconsin's Drunkest Cities Top 10 Cities Based on OWI Arrests, Drinks Per Occasion & Deaths

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Wisconsin is widely known for some of the country's most sought-after beer, bars, and breweries. Inevitably, Wisconsin is known for having 7 of the top 20 drunkest cities in America. In this article, we break down the state's drunkest cities and counties. 

WI cities with the most OWI arrests (2020)

  1. Milwaukee
  2. West Allis
  3. Green Bay
  4. Waukesha
  5. Madison
  6. Janesville
  7. Appleton
  8. Kenosha
  9. Wausau
  10. Eau Claire

Drunkest WI counties per capita (2018)

The drunkest Wisconsin counties are defined by the number of heavy drinkers as a percentage of the population. A study done by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute qualifies heavy drinkers as men who drink 5+ drinks per occasion or women who drink 4+ drinks per occasion. 

  1. Calumet
  2. Portage
  3. Iron
  4. Brown
  5. Crawford
  6. Eau Claire
  7. Barron
  8. Sauk
  9. Richland
  10. Outagamie

WI cities with the most alcohol-related deaths (2018)

Overdrinking can lead to reckless driving, alcohol poisoning, or accidental deaths. Here are the top 10 Wisconsin cities with the most alcohol-related deaths - according to the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. 

  1. Milwaukee
  2. Dane
  3. Waukesha
  4. Brown
  5. Racine
  6. Rock
  7. Kenosha
  8. Winnebago
  9. Outagamie
  10. Washington

If you have recently been arrested for an OWI, Grieve law can help you navigate the process. Don’t admit anything, call Grieve Law immediately. You are only guilty if you are convicted.

References: Measured by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute: The Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin Full Report | Wisconsin Uniform Crime Reporting: UCR Arrest Data |

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