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Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Introduction to Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 43 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin and 110 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city’s population is approximately 7,827.

Reedsburg History

James Babb was the first white settler in the area now known as Reedsburg. Babb registered his land claim in 1848. The original inhabitants of the area were the Winnebago Native Americans. The city was named in honor of early settler David C. Reed, who built a sawmill in this area. President John Kennedy visited the area to campaign for his presidency during the 1960 Wisconsin Primary.

Reedsburg and nearby Attractions

  • Norman Rockwell Museum
  • Natural Bridge State Park
  • Bay of Dreams Indoor Waterpark
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park
  • Circus World Museum
  • Mirror Lake State Park

Things To Do In Reedsburg

Reedsburg is home to a number of parks, including Stone Park, Nishan Park, Webb Park, Ramsey Park, Reed Park, Oak Park and South Park. The Norman Rockwell Museum, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum and the Circus World Museum are all accessible from Reedsburg as well. Local celebrations include the Butter Festival, held every June, and the Wings & Wheels Blues Festival, held every August.

Reedsburg Transportation

Flights are available from Dane County Regional Airport.

Reedsburg Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin and the Madison Area Technical College are nearby.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Reedsburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Reedsburg, WI

Comparing Reedsburg 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes45

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