Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,490. Residents earn $75,350 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Atkinson receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fort Atkinson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Fort Atkinson is $198,600, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fort Atkinson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,455 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fort Atkinson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 36.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,350 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,474 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.27% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $198,600 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $292,198 |
| Median List Price | $296,500 |
| Median List Price | $296,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $957 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,450 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.27% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 104.0/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.0/100K |
| Assault | 80.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,455.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 191.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,239.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 24.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 795 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9240°N, 88.8455°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |