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Jefferson, Wisconsin

Introduction to Jefferson, Wisconsin

Jefferson, Wisconsin, in Jefferson county, is 24 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin and 45 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 7,338.

Jefferson History

The first European settlement in the area took place in 1836. The area was incorporated as a village in 1857 and received official incorporation as a city in 1878. The area in which the community developed was extremely conducive for the generation of the waterpower because of its proximity to the Rock River. During World War II, a prison camp for German POWs was constructed at the site where the Jefferson County Fair takes place every year.

Jefferson and nearby Attractions

  • Old World Wisconsin
  • La Follette County Park
  • Milton House Museum
  • Logic Puzzle Museum
  • Yahara Heights County Park
  • Brodhead Depot Museum

Things To Do In Jefferson

From Jefferson, one can plan a trip to the Fort Atkinson Riverwalk, the Aztalan State Park or the Galcial Drumlin State Trail West. The Meadow Springs Golf Course is located nearby. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Immanuel United Methodist Church and the Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church are the local houses of worship. Local festivals hosted by the city include the Jefferson County Fair, held every July, the Autumn Fest, held every October, and Septemberfest.

Jefferson Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Jefferson Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Rock Valley College, Carroll College and at the Madison Area Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Jefferson Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Jefferson Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Jefferson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, WI

Comparing Jefferson 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
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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