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Fort Atkinson, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
Fort Atkinson, WI
At a Glance
How Fort Atkinson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Atkinson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Atkinson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Atkinson residents earn a median household income of $75,350 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,474. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Atkinson is $198,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,198. Median rent is $957/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Fort Atkinson reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Fort Atkinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Atkinson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.