Located in Racine County in the southeastern part of the state, Racine is the fifth biggest city in Wisconsin. It is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan on the banks of the Root River. The city gets its name from the nearby river, with 'Racine' being the French word for 'Root'.

The city of Racine covers an area of 18.68 square miles and has an estimated population of 77,000, with over 195,000 people living in the surrounding metropolitan area. A major industrial city, Racine is home to many big companies and is classed as one of the cheapest places to live in all of Wisconsin.

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