Cobb at a glance
- Population: 483 people, the 486th-largest place among Wisconsin's 605 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 482 residents (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up about 0.2% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Wisconsin places: 486th of 605 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: roughly 20% of places in Wisconsin rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 42.9667, -90.3285 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Linden, WI (4 mi); Montfort, WI (5 mi); Highland, WI (6 mi); Livingston, WI (7 mi); Dodgeville, WI (10 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Smaller places nearby: Rewey, WI (9 mi); Blue River, WI (19 mi); Hollandale, WI (21 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.
What a personal loan costs in Cobb
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Cobb
The table carries the Wisconsin rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Cobb.
| 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 Cobb
Run through this list before signing anything in Cobb:
- 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.