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Introduction to Stoughton, Wisconsin
Stoughton, Wisconsin is 14 miles SE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 66 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Dane county. The city is part of the Madison metro area. The population of Stoughton is 12,354.
Stoughton History
The area which is now known as Stoughton, was established by Luke Stoughton in the year 1847. He was an Englishman from Vermont, and the city was named in honor of him. The town was settled by many Norwegian immigrants starting in the year 1865 and this continued till the early 1900s. Custom wagon bodies began to be put on Model T chasses by the Stoughton Wagon Company in the year 1919. In the year 2005, the community experienced severe damage because of a major tornado.
Stoughton and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Stoughton
Museums such as the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, State Historical Museum of Wisconsin, and Hoard Historical Museum are available for those who are interested in history. The Henry Villas Zoo is located nearby. The local churches include Christ Lutheran Church, Christ the King Community Church, and First Lutheran Church. The festivals celebrated by the community are Syttende Mai Folk Festival in the month of May, Stoughton Fair in the month of July, and Coffee Break Festival in the month of August.
Stoughton Transportation
Dane County Regional Airport - Truax Field is the closest airport.
Stoughton Higher Education
Colleges nearby include Madison Area Technical College, Rock Valley College, and Carroll College.
Stoughton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Stoughton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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