Black Earth, WI Home for Rent

Black Earth, a small village west of Madison, Wisconsin, is named after the creek that offers trout fishing opportunities. The village features a quaint Main Street, actually Mill Street, with a local restaurant and several shops, including The Shoe Box, known as the Midwest’s largest shoe store. Housing options range from ranch-style and bi-level homes to gablefront and Craftsman styles, with newer traditional homes also available. The area includes several pocket parks with playgrounds and is surrounded by rural land and farmland. Veterans Memorial Park, located in the village center, offers a playground, sports fields, and a monument honoring veterans. Black Earth Community Park features baseball fields and a basketball court, and residents often bike along the nearby Black Earth Creek. The Black Earth Children’s Museum provides interactive exhibits for families. Dining options include The Shack for burgers and beer, and nearby Mazomanie’s The Old Feed Mill for country cooking. The Wisconsin Heights School District, which serves Black Earth, is highly rated, with Wisconsin Heights Middle/High School receiving positive reviews. The village hosts summer concerts and Field Days at Veterans Memorial Park. Commuters can reach Madison, 20 miles east, via U.S. Highway 14, and the nearest hospital is Sauk Prairie Healthcare, 15 miles north. Winters in Black Earth are notably cold, with nearly 50 inches of snow annually and average lows of 11 degrees.