 Cadott (profile as of mid 2002)
Chippewa County
Population: 1,328
Highway 29 expansion completed: 1993
Located north of the Highway 29 and Highway 27 interchange, the Village of Cadott is best known as the "Half-Way Point between the Equator and the North Pole". Music enthusiasts recognize the village for its annual music festivals, Rock Fest and Country Fest. Cadott can be remembered for its small town feel and social energy.
When Highway 29 expanded, local roads that previously intersected the highway were converted into cul-de-sacs. Farmers complained that such access control was inconvenient for farming operations, because farmers who owned land on both sides of the highway had to drive to the nearest interchange in order to get to their land.
The Village of Cadott has had a substantial amount of development along the corridor since the highway expansion has been completed. New development includes:
- a motel
- C&N (a trunk factory)
- SFR (a plastics molding and manufacturing company)
- Geometric Tool & Die Inc.
- River Country (a gas station)
- Citizens State Bank
- Kangaroo Korner (a daycare establishment)
- spec building (a skeleton building, ready for development)
![Photo of sign erected in Cadott by the Lions Club announcing Cadott's geographic location half-way between the equator and North Pole. (2002)]](wis29_image032.jpg)
Cadott is famous for its unique geographic location. (2002)
The following map illustrates the types of businesses located in Cadott.
Figure 5 Village of Cadott Businesses
[Alt text: Figure 5. Map of the Village of Cadott illustrating the location of establishments by business type in relation to state highways and county streets as of mid 2002. No businesses had yet located to the Highway 29 interchange vicinity. (2002)]
 
There is planned commercial development in the northeast corner of the interchange, planned residential development near the northwest corner of the interchange, and planned industrial development along the corridor southwest of the interchange. An existing car dealership will be expanded and relocated close to the interchange.
Figure 6 Village of Cadott Planned Land Use
![Photo of flags flying at Cadott's Veterans Tribute which can be seen from Highway 29. (2002)]](wis29_image041.jpg)
Flags from Cadott's Veterans Tribute can be seen from Highway 29. (2002)
There is good access into Cadott from the interchange and excellent visibility of the businesses near the improved highway. The increase in the volume of traffic from the highway has meant more travelers passing the village. Business owners along the corridor and downtown appear to be doing well. Municipal leaders indicated that inquires from developers have increased and overall, the highway improvement has helped Cadott grow economically.
Near the interchange, property values have increased by 10-15% during the past year.
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