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Fort Atkinson, WI


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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 19 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 47 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 11,621 people people live in Fort Atkinson.

The People and Families of Fort Atkinson

In Fort Atkinson, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Atkinson had a median family income of $51,689.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,650) in Fort Atkinson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Fort Atkinson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fort Atkinson, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Fort Atkinson, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Fort Atkinson enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Fort Atkinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fort Atkinson Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fort Atkinson Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Fort Atkinson Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fort Atkinson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fort Atkinson, WI

Comparing Fort Atkinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women79
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime65

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