Cascade at a glance
- Population: 718 — 418th in Wisconsin, which has 605 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 723 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a decline of roughly 0.7% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 418th-largest of 605 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: roughly 31% of Wisconsin's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 43.6615, -88.0088.
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Plymouth, WI (6 mi); Random Lake, WI (8 mi); Sheboygan Falls, WI (10 mi); Cedar Grove, WI (11 mi); Oostburg, WI (11 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Waldo, WI (3 mi); Adell, WI (4 mi); Glenbeulah, WI (10 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Cascade
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
Compare offers on APR rather than the headline rate — the APR includes most fees, and you can model the total with our personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Cascade
Where a figure is not published by the state, the row points to the source instead of guessing.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Licensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09) Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division. | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14) Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5) | Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Cascade
Before you share your details with a lender in Cascade:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.