Fort Atkinson, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,490 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,350 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$620 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$801 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Watertown-Fort Atkinson Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
3
Watertown-Fort Atkinson Urban Area
3
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 19
Feb 1 9 23
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 11 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, WI State Senate District 11, WI Assembly District 33, WI
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Schools

Fort Atkinson 4K
<1 miles, S
Luther Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Purdy Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Barrie Elementary
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
Maranatha Baptist University
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Fort Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E • 5 star
Stoughton Hospital
18 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

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