DeForest, WI

Wisconsin · Dane County · Madison Metro

DeForest is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 10,853. Residents earn $106,223 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

10,853 Population 1,152/sq mi density

$106,223 Median Income $48,461 per capita

$337,500 Home Value $499,687 Zillow

$1,381 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

93 Violent Crime/100K 901 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$106,223 median income, 1.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$337,500 home value, $1,381/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

93 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)

Education

4.3 / 5.0

40.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $106,223

41% higher than US avg

Home Value $337,500

20% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 93/100K

76% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 40.7%

21% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,381

19% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.4%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.5%

58% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.1%

51% lower than US avg

How DeForest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,853

Median Age38.8 yrs

Density1,152/mi²

Male / Female48% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 82%

Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$106,223

Per Capita$48,461

Unemployment1.5%

Poverty6.1%

County GDP$62,806M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$337,500

Rent$1,381

Ownership76.1%

Zillow$499,687

Housing Units4,203

Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

Violent93/100K

Property901/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault74/100K

Burglary56/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking10.9%

Depression25.7%

Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.5 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation884 ft (269 m)

Education

Bachelor's+40.7%

High School+97.6%

Graduate+12.5%

School Score6.33

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%

Commute26 min

Broadband96.6%

EV Stations1

Libraries27

Is DeForest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, DeForest receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. DeForest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in DeForest is $106,223, which is significantly higher than the national average / 41% above $75,149. This places DeForest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in DeForest is $337,500, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

DeForest is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 901 per 100,000, 54% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

DeForest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

DeForest has a population of 10,853 with a density of 1,152 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. The city is predominantly White (81.5%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.3% of residents. 5.0% of the population are veterans. 7.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 96.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,853

Total Population

1,152

People / sq mi

38.8yrs

Median Age

0% below US avg

7.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%

Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

DeForest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.3%

24% above US avg

Spanish 2.7%

80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

DeForest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in DeForest is $106,223, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,461 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,432. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 16.0% of workers work from home.

Income: DeForest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$106,223
	41% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,461
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,432
IRS Avg AGI	$103,538
Gini Index	0.453 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.5%
	58% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.1%
	51% below US avg
Establishments (County)	18,084
County GDP	$62,806M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,425
Healthcare	1,603
Retail	1,634
Manufacturing	517

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,743
	150% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.8 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in DeForest is $337,500, 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $499,687, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,381 (19% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,203 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1989. The average annual property tax is $8,743 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 24.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$337,500
	20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$499,687
Median List Price	$530,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$530,000
$/Sq Ft	$226
Homes Sold	16
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.7%
Price Drops	9.1%
Inventory	44

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,381
	19% above US avg
Rent Burden	24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	76.1%
Owner-Occupied	76.1%
Renter-Occupied	23.9%
Housing Units	4,203
Median Year Built	1989

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,743
	150% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.59%

In DeForest, 33.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 7.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.5% of residents, below the national average. 24.7% have high blood pressure. 10.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 22.1% report binge drinking. 20.2% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 15.6% experience frequent mental distress. 6.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:781. The dentist ratio is 1:1,328. 94.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: DeForest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.4%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart Disease	4.5%
High Blood Pressure	24.7%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	4.4%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.9%
	22% below US avg
Binge Drinking	22.1%
Physical Inactivity	20.2%
Depression	25.7%
Mental Distress	15.6%
Physical Distress	10.7%
Short Sleep	29.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.8%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Primary Care	1:781
Dentists	1:1,328
Mental Health	1:197
Checkup Rate	73.0%
Dental Visits	71.2%
Premature Death	5,427/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	94.2%
Healthcare Facilities	1,603

DeForest has a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 74.3 per 100,000, robbery at 9.3, rape at 9.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 901 per 100,000, 54% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 790, burglary at 56, vehicle theft at 56 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 34 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, DeForest receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: DeForest vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	92.9/100K
	76% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	9.3/100K
Robbery	9.3/100K
Assault	74.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	901.0/100K
	54% below US avg
Burglary	55.7/100K
Theft	789.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	55.7/100K
Arson	9.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	34
Traffic Accidents	223
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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DeForest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 884 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.0°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	884 ft (269 m)
Area	7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density	1,152/sq mi
Coordinates	43.2273°N, 89.3457°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dane County County
Nearest Airport	Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 42.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0501 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.9 / 100
Community Resilience	97.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 732 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	79 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	59 km	9
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	84 km	1
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	70 km	0
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	95 km	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	72 km	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	98 km	1
Apr 3, 1956	EF4	84 km	7
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	28 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	30 km	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	35 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	59 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	60 km	0
Aug 29, 1992	EF3	95 km	1
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	41 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	27 km	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	48 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	41 km	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 4, 1975	EF3	9 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	67 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	68 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	66 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	64 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	37 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	36 km
2006	UNNAMED	612	66 km
2007	TOWER RD 2	592	64 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	57 km
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	66 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.2 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.6 in

DeForest has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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DeForest is located in Dane County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 75.1% of the vote, a 51.7-point margin. 96.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 27 public libraries serving the community. 1,603 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.4%

D 75.1%

Winner: Democrat by 51.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	34
Traffic Accidents	223
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	40.7%
	21% above US avg
High School+	97.6%
Graduate Degree+	12.5%
School Test Score	6.33

A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,152/sq mi
Total Area	7.5 sq mi
County	Dane County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.6%
Avg Download Speed	125.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	19.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	27
Healthcare Facilities	1,603
Restaurants	1,425
Retail Stores	1,634

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.8 min
Drive Alone	75.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	16.0%

Average costs for common services in DeForest. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,269
Toddler	$1,120
Preschool	$1,120
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$953
Toddler	$866
Preschool	$866

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Dane County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	42,450	2,855	$74,523	0.82
Retail Trade	29,993	1,557	$38,610	0.84
Accommodation & Food Services	28,299	1,430	$24,526	0.87
Professional & Technical Services	26,499	2,808	$104,014	1.06
Manufacturing	26,318	560	$77,670	0.89
Information & Technology	19,267	439	$142,042	2.86
Construction	17,752	1,312	$83,346	0.94
Finance & Insurance	17,684	1,016	$116,277	1.21
Administrative & Waste Services	14,632	990	$49,179	0.69
Wholesale Trade	12,527	875	$88,397	0.89
Other Services	11,370	1,566	$55,188	1.05
Transportation & Warehousing	7,671	323	$50,598	0.50
Arts & Entertainment	6,021	306	$23,389	1.00
Management of Companies	5,354	222	$134,111	0.88
Real Estate	4,508	858	$61,946	0.81
Educational Services	4,143	319	$36,786	0.56
Agriculture & Forestry	2,445	150	$59,432	0.84
Utilities	1,034	12	$132,636	0.76
Mining & Oil/Gas	180	11	$94,421	0.13

Schools in DeForest

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
De Forest High	High	1,099	74	14.9:1
Harvest Intermediate School	Middle	914	63	14.5:1
De Forest Middle	Middle	561	43	13.0:1
Eagle Point Elementary	Elementary	376	42	9.0:1
Yahara Elementary	Elementary	354	25	14.2:1
Holum Education Center	—	313	0	—

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Radio Stations near DeForest

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Wisconsin Public Radio: NPR News & Music Network	—	MP3 128 kbps
Wisconsin Public Radio: The Ideas Network	—	MP3 64 kbps
WSJY 107.3 FM - Fort Atkinson, WI	adult contemporary, holiday music (nov-dec)	MP3 64 kbps
The Big 1070	sports	AAC
89.9FM WORT	—	MP3 192 kbps
WLHA	—	MP3 128 kbps
WORT 89.9	—	MP3 192 kbps
WPR News	—	MP3 64 kbps
WORT Community Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
WJJO Solid Rock 94.1 JJO	—	MP3 96 kbps
WXXM "Rewind 92.1" Sun Prairie, WI	adult hits, classic hits	AAC 24 kbps

National Parks Near DeForest

40 national parks and monuments found near DeForest.

Park	Type	Fee
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Aztalan State Park	State Park	Free
Baraboo Hills Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Big Foot Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Mound State Park	State Park	Free
Buckhorn State Park	State Park	Free
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Capital Springs Centennial State Park And Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Cross Plains State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Devils Lake State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Governor Dodge State Park	State Park	Free
Governor Nelson State Park	State Park	Free
Hillsboro State Trail	State Park	Free
Holzhueter Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Ice Age National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Ice Age Trail - Lm	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Sd	State Park	Free
Lake Kegonsa State Park	State Park	Free
Mascoutin Valley State Trail	State Park	Free
Military Ridge State Trail	State Park	Free
Mill Bluff State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Mirror Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
New Glarus Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Pecatonica State Trail	State Park	Free
Roche A Cri State Park	State Park	Free
Rock Cut State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Arbor State Park	State Park	Free
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Sugar River State Trail	State Park	Free
The 400 State Trail	State Park	Free
Tower Hill State Park	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free
Whitewater State Park	State Park	Free
Wild Goose State Trail	State Park	Free
Yellowstone Lake State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in DeForest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
EDGEWOOD COLLEGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$63,555,810
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	816 STATE STREET	6082646555	$4,607,597
MADISON CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC	GENERAL MUSEUM			$4,003,301
HENRY VILAS PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		6082664732	$3,261,511
MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		6082566445	$2,651,752
MADISON ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	227 STATE ST	6082570158	$1,960,937
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN STUDIES	GENERAL MUSEUM			$754,157
NORWEGIAN AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6082552224	$375,013
RHAPSODY ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM	1031 N EDGE TRAIL	6088482044	$361,903
CENTER FOR RAILROAD PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART	GENERAL MUSEUM	1914 MONROE STREET	6082515785	$211,370
MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION	ART MUSEUM		6082570158	$195,352
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6082671799	$161,904
MCFARLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5814 MAIN STREET	6088383992	$68,624
MT HOREB MUSTARD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	7477 HUBBARD AVENUE	6088312222	$62,046
NATIONAL MUSTARD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6088312222	$62,046
MADISON TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6084418864	$49,320
AMERICAN POULTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ARENA FIREFIGHTER MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	4703 MONONA DRIVE
ART DEPARTMENT GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6083421143
ART HISTORY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
BTIM BIOTECH INDUSTRY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHAZEN MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		6082632246
CLAN MACLAINE OF LOCHBUIE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COTTAGE GROVE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6088394140
DANE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6082243605
DEFOREST AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6088465482
FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6087291783
GALLERY 211	ART MUSEUM		6082466100
GALLERY AT TRUAX	ART MUSEUM		6082466100
GEOLOGY MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		6082621412
GEOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6082622399
GOLDEN DAYS OF BURLESQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HARRY NOHR GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6083421143
HELEN LOUISE ALLEN TEXTILE COLLECTION	ART MUSEUM
HENRY VILAS ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	702 S RANDALL AVENUE	6082664732
HISTORIC BLOOMING GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORIC MADISON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6082339394
HISTORIC THIRD LAKE RIDGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4II8 HEGG AVE	6082861844
L.R. INGERSOLL PHYSICS MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		6082623898
LODI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093991801
MADISON SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
MARSHALL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	128 E MAIN	6086553610
MIDDLETON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6088367614
NATIONAL MIDGET AUTO RACING HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	315 PARK ST
OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	3330 ATWOOD AVENUE
PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
PORTER BUTTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
POYNETTE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6086354116
RIO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROUNTREE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6083421143
S GAUGE WISCONSIN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SUN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SUN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	SUN PRAIRIE	6088372915
SUN PRAIRIE LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN ZOOLOGICAL MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6082637888
UWM ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM
UWMC PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		6082623071
WELLS RESEARCH LABORATORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 14174
WILDLIFE EXOTIC AND ZOO ANIMAL MEDICINE CLUB	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACQUISITIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6082646598
WISCONSIN LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM OF VALOR	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in DeForest

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY	201 W. MIFFLIN ST.	2,152,730
MIDDLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY	7425 HUBBARD AVE.	344,515
VERONA PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 SILENT ST.	225,404
SUN PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1350 LINNERUD DR.	221,615
DEFOREST AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	203 LIBRARY ST.	211,724
FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	5530 LACY RD.	185,536
WAUNAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY	710 SOUTH ST.	161,567
MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 NICHOLS RD.	152,078
E.D. LOCKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	5920 MILWAUKEE ST.	103,267
LODI WOMAN'S CLUB PUBLIC LIBRARY	130 LODI ST.	41,236
POYNETTE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY	118 N. MAIN ST.	38,584
RIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY	324 W. LYONS ST.	20,228

Farmers Markets in DeForest

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Capitol View Farmers Market	5901 Sharpsburg Drive	06/01/2016 to 10/12/2016	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Dane County Farmers Market - Holiday Market	One John Nolen Drive	11/19/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Dane County Farmers Market - Wednesday Market	200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd	04/20/2016 to 11/09/2016	Wed: 8:30 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Dane County Farmers Market - Winter Market	330 W. Mifflin St.	01/07/2017 to 04/15/2017	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
Dane County Farmers Market I	Capitol Square, Downtown	04/16/2016 to 11/12/2016	Sat: 6:30 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
DeForest Farmers' Market	DeForest Street	06/05/2018 to 10/16/2018	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Downtown Middleton Farmers' Market	Terrace Avenue	05/07/2013 to 10/15/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Eastside Farmers' Market	202 S Ingersoll Street	04/19/2016 to 12/20/2016	Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
El Mercadito de Centro	810 Badger rd.	06/07/2016 to 10/25/2016	Tue: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fitchburg Center Farmers Market	5511 East Cheryl Parkway	05/01/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Greenway Station Farmers' Market	Greenway Boulevard & Deming Way				Visit
Hilldale Farmers Market	Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Boulevard	05/28/2016 to 11/05/2016	Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lodi Valley Farmers' Market	902 W Main St. (Hwy 113)	04/26/2013 to 10/25/2013	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;
MADWest Winter Farmers' Market	55 South Gammon Road	01/01/2019 to 02/23/2019	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes
McFarland Farmers Market I	5100 Farwell Street
MIDDLETON FARMERS MARKET	Greenway Blvd. & Deming Way
Monona Farmers Market	Ahuska Park on Broadway
Northside Farmers Market	2900 N. Sherman	05/06/2018 to 10/21/2018	Sun: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit
Poynette Area Farmers Market	South Main Street	05/10/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM;
Prairie Lakes Farmers Market	2824 Prairie Lakes Dr, Ste. 201, Ste. 201		Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes
South Madison Farmers Market	2520 Rimrock Rd	June to October	Mon:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM;		Visit
South Madison Farmers Market	1601 Park St	May to October	Tue:2:00 PM - 6:00 PM;sun:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
SOUTHSIDE LABOR TEMPLE	1602 S. Park St.
SOUTHWEST FARMERS MARKET
Sun Prairie Indoor Winter Farmers Market	301 Blankenheim Lane	11/05/2016 to 04/29/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Sun Prairie Outdoor Summer Farmers Market	300 East Main Street	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
The Madison Farmer's Market Inc.	4 E. Mifflin St.	04/17/2016 to 11/06/2016	Sun: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Verona Farmers' Market	306 S. Main St	05/07/2013 to 10/07/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Waunakee Farm Market	Waun_A_Bowl prking lot
Westside Community Market	University Ave. & Segoe Rd.	04/16/2016 to 11/05/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	3102 Prairie Rd.				Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	203 Wisconsin Ave.				Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	900 University Bay Dr.				Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	617 Everglade Dr.				Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	5705 Lacy Rd.				Visit
Winter Farmers Market and Meal for Hope	427 South Main St.				Visit

Breweries in DeForest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bird's Basement Brewery	Bars & Clubs, Breweries, Nightlife, Food & Drink	W Madison
Busse's Markway Tavern Inc	breweries & brew pubs, restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, Madison Wisconsin, Venues, Bar, recreat	2005 N Sherman Ave	6082440320
Capital Brewery & Bier Garten	Brewery, Beer Garden	7734 Terrace Ave	6088367100	Visit
Gray's Tied House	Brewery, American Restaurant	950 Kimball Ln	6088452337	Visit
Great Dane Brew Pub, Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company	American Restaurant, Bars, Brew Pubs, Brewery, Pub, and American Restaurant, Restaurants, Pub, Brewe	123 E Doty St	(608) 442-9000, 6084429000, 6082840000	Visit
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co	brewery, american restaurant	Btwn Gates 7 & 8	6082439618
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer Garden, and American Restaurant	2980 Cahill Main	(608) 442-9000, 6084429000	Visit
Hop Haus Brewing Company	Breweries, Food & Drink	231 S Main St	16084973165
House of Brews	Brewery	4539 Helgesen Dr	6083477243	Visit
Karben4 Brewing	Brewery, Bar	3698 Kinsman Blvd	6082414812	Visit
Madison Aerie 623 Foe	bar & grill restaurants, community association, organization, services, food and drink, breweries &	2109 Bartillon Dr	6082400033	Visit
Mickey D's Corner Bar	bar & grill restaurants, Bars, pub restaurants, Restaurants, breweries & brew pubs, Bar & Grills, re	102 Dane St	6088497439, 6088497837	Visit
One Barrel Brewing Company	Pub, Brewery	2001 Atwood Ave	6086309286	Visit
Parched Eagle	Brewery	5440 Willow Rd		Visit
Rockhound Brewing Company	Brewery	444 S Park St
Schneid's Sports Bar and Grill - Closed	Restaurant, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, recreation, Bar & Grill Re	2952 Fish Hatchery Rd	6082713644, 6.082713644E9	Visit
Shanksnova Brewing	Brewery, Wi>brewery	711 Oneida Ct
The Lone Girl Brewing Company	Brewery, Pub, American Restaurant	114 E Main St	6088507175	Visit
Vintage Brewing Co.	Brewery, Gastropub, and American Restaurant	674 S Whitney Way	6082042739	Visit
Wiggie's Inc	breweries & brew pubs, restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, Madison Wisconsin, Venues, Bar, recreat	1901 Aberg Ave	6082410544

Pharmacies in DeForest

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
DEFOREST PHARMACY	645 SOUTH MAIN STREET	608-846-4736
WALGREENS - 9740	807 SOUTH MAIN STREET	608-846-3671

Cell Towers in DeForest

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
6207 BARMAN RD (64265)	MTOWER	82
W4705 SAMPSON ROAD (79653)	LTOWER	61
1427 COUNTY HIGHWAY V (38741)	LTOWER	61
N1306 PINE HOLLOW ROAD (38683)	LTOWER	61
606 NORTH STEVENSON STREET (38706)	MTOWER	60
7622 WILLBUR RD (64264)	LTOWER	59
N3299 MCMILLAN ROAD (78333)	MTOWER	58
N948 WENDT ROAD (78345)	MTOWER	57
300 PROSPECT AVENUE (78352)	LTOWER	44

Bridges in DeForest

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1959	46	69,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1959	27	60,100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1959	36	60,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	257	34,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	256	34,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1959	180	34,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1959	180	34,500	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	109	30,050	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	110	30,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	204	30,050	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	204	30,050	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1960	44	19,300	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	37	14,300	G
Slab	Concrete	1969	38	10,521	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1971	202	9,650	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1971	202	9,650	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	90	9,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	90	9,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2013	162	8,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	108	8,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	108	8,700	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	232	7,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1971	169	7,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2013	162	7,550	G
Slab	Concrete	2016	40	6,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	112	6,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2013	112	6,400	G
Slab	Concrete	2008	44	5,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2014	164	4,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2014	164	4,050	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	232	3,700	F
Slab	Concrete	2003	45	2,400	G
Slab	Concrete	1990	42	2,400	F
Slab	Concrete	2004	43	2,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	227	2,028	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2013	275	2,000	G
Slab	Concrete	2023	53	1,875	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	157	1,007	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2020	22	600	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2020	77	99	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	46	50	P

Amtrak Stations in DeForest

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Madison, WI	4547 East Broadway Avenue	BUS
Madison, WI	250 North Lake Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near DeForest

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
WIS DOA / UW-MADISON WALNUT ST. PLT.	WALNUT STREET	DANE

Airports Near DeForest

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dane County Regional Truax Field	MSN	Medium Airport
Accurate Airport	—	Small Airport
Adams County Legion Field	—	Small Airport
Al's Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Albany Airport	—	Small Airport
Ames Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Atkins Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
BAKER'S ACRES AIRSTRIP	—	Small Airport
Bancroft East Airport	—	Small Airport
Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Barten Airport	—	Small Airport
Bed-Ah-Wick Field	—	Small Airport
Beloit Airport	—	Small Airport
Bennett Field	—	Small Airport
Big Foot Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Farms Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Bountiful Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Brodhead Airport	—	Small Airport
Bulldog Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cacic Airport	—	Small Airport
Cardinal Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Christie Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Clearwater Aero Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Clover Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Dane Airport	—	Small Airport
Del Monte Airport	—	Small Airport
Der Schwarzwald Airport	—	Small Airport
Digger Doug Airport	—	Small Airport
Docken Field	—	Small Airport
Dodge County Airport	UNU	Small Airport
Eberle Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Elert Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying H Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Z Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Forseth Field	—	Small Airport
Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Fountain Prairie Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilbert Field	—	Small Airport
Gutzmer's Twin Oaks Airport	—	Small Airport
Ha-Rail Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallick Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hecklers' Strip	—	Small Airport
Higgins Airport	—	Small Airport
Hughes Airport	—	Small Airport
J & L Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
J-3 Cub Field	—	Small Airport
Jana Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in DeForest

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Central Campus Police
Central District Station	211 South Carroll Street
City of Sun Prairie Police Department
City of Sun Prairie Police Department
Dane County Sheriff	115 West Doty Street
Division of Community Corrections
Fitchburg Police Department	5520 Lacy Road
McFarland Police Department	6001 Broadhead Street
Verona Police

Grocery Stores in DeForest

15 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Deforest Area Farmers' Market	Farmers and Markets	Jefferson St
Family Dollar 6599	Other	607 S Main St
Kwik Trip 1023	Convenience Store	4301 Windsor Rd
Kwik Trip 1093	Convenience Store	4665 Dalmore Rd
Kwik Trip 124	Convenience Store	7372 North Towne Rd
KWIK TRIP 673	Convenience Store	6325 Pepsi Way
Mousehouse Cheesehaus Inc	Other	4494 Lake Cir
Papa Murphy's WI110	Specialty Store	611 S Main St
Pick 'N Save 6393	Super Store	621 S Main St
Refuel Pantry-Deforest	Convenience Store	602 W North St
Speedway 4202	Convenience Store	6340 Lake Rd
Stop-N-Go 1516	Convenience Store	781 S Main St
TA Madison 50	Convenience Store	5901 Highway 51
Truckers Inn	Convenience Store	6162 US Highway 51
Walgreens 09740	Other	807 S Main St

Post Offices in DeForest

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
De Forest Post Office

Treatment Centers in DeForest

15 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Addiction Services and Pharmacotherapy	Substance Abuse	608-807-1428
Center for Christian Counseling - Consultation and Training Inc	Both	608-274-8294
Childrens Service Society of WI - DBA Childrens Hosp of WI Comm Servs	Mental Health	608-221-3511
Common Threads Family Res Center	Mental Health	608-838-8999
Journey Mental Health Center - Community Treatment Alternatives CSP	Mental Health	608-280-2740
Journey Mental Health Center - Yahara House	Mental Health	608-280-4700
Madison East Comprehensive Trt Ctr - Milwaukee Health Services System LLC	Substance Abuse	608-242-0220
Psychological Addiction Services LLC	Substance Abuse	608-416-5777
Rainbow Project Inc	Mental Health	608-255-7356
Rainbow Project Inc - Branch Office	Mental Health	608-255-7356
Saint Marys Hospital Medical Center	Mental Health	608-258-6697
Tellurian Inc	Substance Abuse	608-223-3311
Tellurian Inc	Substance Abuse	608-222-7311
UnityPoint Health/Meriter Hospital - Child and Adol Psychiatry Program	Mental Health	608-417-6000
William S Middleton Veterans Hosp - Addictive Disorders Trt Program	Both	608-280-7073

Churches & Religious Organizations in DeForest

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRISTIAN FAITH MORAVIAN CHURCH	805 E HOLUM ST
CHURCH FIGHT CLUB INC	612 CHOKECHERRY TRL
DEFOREST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DEFOREST WIS INC	4325 HAWK TRL
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	N509 HWY C
HARVEST CHURCH	5008 LINDE LN STE 300
LORD OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH	105 PARADISE CIR
NORWAY GROVE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	820 RIVER RD
PESTOR S WORLD WIDE OUTREACH MINISTRY INC	540 SEMINOLE WAY
ST OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH	615 JEFFERSON ST
VICTORY CENTER CHURCH INC	512 BAYFIELD CT

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Frequently Asked Questions About DeForest

What is the population of DeForest?

DeForest has a population of 10,853 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 1,152 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

Is DeForest expensive to live in?

DeForest is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $106,223, 41% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $337,500 (20% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is DeForest safe?

DeForest is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 93 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 901 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, DeForest receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in DeForest?

DeForest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 42.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in DeForest?

The job market in DeForest is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,432. There are 18,084 business establishments in the area, including 1,425 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 16.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in DeForest?

The median home value in DeForest is $337,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $499,687. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,381. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 76.1%. The average annual property tax is $8,743.

How are the schools in DeForest?

Schools in DeForest score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 40.7% of adults in DeForest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is DeForest?

The obesity rate in DeForest is 33.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 10.9% of adults are smokers. 20.2% are physically inactive. 25.7% of residents report depression. 6.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 94.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:781.

What is transportation like in DeForest?

The average commute in DeForest is 26 minutes. 75.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of DeForest?

The racial and ethnic makeup of DeForest is 81.5% White, 2% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 97.3% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of the population are military veterans. 7.6% of residents have a disability. 96.8% have health insurance coverage.

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City Guide — DeForest

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People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

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Crime & Safety 11/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

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Historical Trends 0/3

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