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Introduction to Deforest, Wisconsin
DeForest is home to some 7,368 residents.
Deforest History
Deforest is a village located in Dane County along the Yahara River. The community was initially a part of Windsor. It was named in honor of Isaac De Forest, who bought the land on which the community now sits in 1856. Dane County was established as a territorial county in 1836. It was named in honor of Nathan Dane, a delegate from Massachusetts to the Congress of the Confederation. He was instrumental in carving Wisconsin out of the Northwest Territory.
Deforest and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Deforest
The State Historical Museum of Wisconsin, the Chazen Museum of Art, the Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art are popular local recreational spots. Local churches include Lord of Love Lutheran Church, De Forest Moravian Church and Christ Lutheran Church.
Deforest Transportation
The nearest major airport is General Mitchell International.
Deforest Higher Education
One can pursue higher education at Madison Area Technical College, Rock Valley College or at the University of Wisconsin.
Deforest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Deforest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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