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Green Lake County, WI Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

Offices for Green Lake County

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Getting help in Green Lake County

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Veterans in Green Lake County

The ACS estimates about 1,110, give or take 142 civilian veterans in Green Lake County.

Among Wisconsin's 72 counties and equivalents, Green Lake County ranks 59th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureGreen Lake CountyWisconsinUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating27 percent

above the Wisconsin share; below the national share.

26 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent

below the Wisconsin share; below the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Green Lake County number about 385, give or take 72; their 35 percent share is above Wisconsin's 29 percent.

Green Lake County has about 60, give or take 29 veterans under 35, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Wisconsin.

Women veterans account for 3 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Green Lake County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Green Lake County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureGreen Lake CountyWisconsinUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$52,934 ± $6,096$52,181 ± $597$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,930 ± $2,328$43,722 ± $273$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over3.7% ± 2.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over25.1% ± 5.5 points28.1% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6479.9% ± 11.1 points76.7% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.6% ± 6.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.3% ± 2.5 points95.6% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over19.9% ± 5.9 points25.8% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2026, and fewer than 1,000 by September 30, 2035. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Green Lake County

VA reports 317 veterans in Green Lake County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent70
30 to 40 percent50
50 to 60 percent43
70 to 90 percent74
100 percent80

FY2019: 249 recipients. Change to FY2025: +68.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Green Lake County

In 2025, lenders reported 37 VA-backed home loans out of 508 home loans made in Green Lake County (7.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $265,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 484, give or take 96) and post-9/11 only (about 165, give or take 57).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Green Lake County

VA reported about $8.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.7 million in medical care spending in Green Lake County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Green Lake County is Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Milwaukee, WI, about 72 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Green Lake County is Milwaukee Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Milwaukee, WI, about 63 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Milwaukee RO (station 330); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Northwoods National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
4520 Lakewood Road Harshaw, WI 54529
906-396-9276

About 136.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

Fort Sheridan National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Vattman Road Fort Sheridan, IL 60037
224-610-7296

About 122.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
N2665 Hwy QQ King, WI 54946
715-256-5000

About 39.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Green Lake County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Green Lake County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Wisconsin Balance of State CoC counted 175 veterans experiencing homelessness (159 sheltered, 16 unsheltered).

WI-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 195 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 608-256-1901. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Green Lake County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Green Lake County

  • Berlin (city): about 5,562 residents
  • Markesan (city): about 1,275 residents
  • Princeton (city): about 1,166 residents
  • Green Lake (city): about 1,076 residents
  • Kingston (village): about 271 residents
More places (2)
  • Marquette (village): about 232 residents
  • Dalton (unincorporated community): about 227 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Wisconsin benefits

Eligible Wisconsin veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable can claim a state income tax credit for property taxes paid on their principal dwelling.

Wisconsin waives public college tuition and segregated fees for qualifying dependents of veterans rated at least 30 percent, for eight semesters or 128 credits.

See every Wisconsin benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Green Lake County

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Michael Keepman

Attorney · West Bend · WI · About 46 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56071

5.0 · 17 reviews · Firm rating

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Shana Dunn

Attorney · Waunakee · WI · About 54 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 16044

4.7 · 161 reviews · Firm rating

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Aldridge Maurer

Attorney · Racine · WI

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 60430

4.8 · 5821 reviews · Firm rating

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Nicole Navin

Attorney · Waunakee · WI · About 54 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60792

4.7 · 160 reviews · Firm rating

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James Brzezinski

Attorney · Brookfield · WI

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20822

4.8 · 5804 reviews · Firm rating

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