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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Introduction to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is located 19 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 4is 7 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Approximately 11,621 people reside in Fort Atkinson.

Fort Atkinson History

Fort Atkinson was named in honor of General Henry Atkinson, the US military official during the Black Hawk War. The Fort Koshkonong was established in July 1832 during the Indian uprising. The area was originally inhabited by the Sauk and Fox Indians. The city adopted its present name in 1841. It is located in Jefferson County, which was established in 1836.

Fort Atkinson and nearby Attractions

  • Hoard Historical Museum
  • Aztalan State Park
  • Tallman House
  • La Follette County Park
  • Old World Wisconsin
  • Viking County Park

Things To Do In Fort Atkinson

There are several parks in Fort Atkinson including the Barrie Park, Ralph Park, McCoy Park, Jones Park, Bicentennial Park, Rock River Park, Endl Park, and Bark River Park. One can also visit the Hoard Historical Museum that provides absorbing insights into the history of this area. History buffs should visit the Milton House Museum, Old World Wisconsin, and Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum. The La Follette County Park, Rockport Park, Palmer Park, and Viking County Park are less than half an hour's drive away. In addition, Fort Atkinson hosts the Buckskinner Rendezvous every year in the month of May.

Fort Atkinson Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Dane County Regional Airport - Truax Field.

Fort Atkinson Higher Education

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Waukesha County Technical College, and Madison Area Technical College offer courses for higher studies.

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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