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Introduction to Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 8 miles SW of Madison, Wisconsin and 79 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Madison metropolitan area. Fitchburg has a population of 20,501.
Fitchburg History
Fitchburg was originally a town, but it was officially incorporated as a city in 1983. At that time, Madison tried to annex the town of Fitchburg and take it under its own territory, but that incorporation prohibited its annexation.
Fitchburg and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Fitchburg
While in Fitchburg, one can plan a trip to places like the Little A-Merrick-Amusement Park, the Henry Vilas Zoo and the Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Topical Conservatory. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Odana Golf Course or at the Nine Springs Golf Course. The Swiss Historical Village, the Albany Historical Museum, the State Historical Museum of Wisconsin and Little Norway are all accessible from Fitchburg as well.
Fitchburg Transportation
Dane County Airport is nearby.
Fitchburg Higher Education
The Madison Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin and Rock Valley Technical College are the local institutions of higher education.
Fitchburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Comparing Fitchburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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