Fort Atkinson, WI Area Guide

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Fort Atkinson Area Facts

  • Fort Atkinson has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fort Atkinson crime rates are 23% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Fort Atkinson is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average
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Fort Atkinson Wisconsin: An Endearing Community User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced an endearing time while living in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin. The city is located in Jefferson County along the Rock River, near Lake Koshkonong. Fort Atkinson is close to Hartland Wisconsin. The town has adequate public and private schools. Fort Atkinson is standard e ...Read More mployment, cost of living, and housing markets. I love that the town is very safe for children. There are no issues during the day or twilight hours. Everyone is respectful and very cordial. The weather can be hit or miss, but overall it is fair for the location.

Some of the best areas in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin surround the Main Street and Merchants Avenue districts. This is the historical community. Here, you will find the David W. and Jane Curtis House, the Jones Dairy Farm, the Fort Atkinson Water Tower, and the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm to name a few. The town is friendly and has a sense of old world charm. It is a great place for old and young people alike. It is definitely a place to settle down and raise a family. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Atkinson? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverside Park
      Jones Park
      Lorman Bicentennial Park
      Barrie Park
      Barrie Park
      Lions Park
      Rock River Park
      Wilcox Park

      Entertainment

      Shell
      Hoard Historical Museum
      National Dairy Shrine Museum
      Fireside Dinner Theatre
      Rock River Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Black Hawk Tavern
      Fat Boyz
      Brock's
      Belmont Casino
      Mr Brew's Taphouse
      Bienfang's Bar
      The Filling Station
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Atkinson? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Fort Atkinson.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Atkinson? The cost of living in Fort Atkinson is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Wisconsin.
      Fort Atkinson
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Atkinson? Fort Atkinson crime rates are 1,159, which are 23% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,159 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Atkinson? The median income in Fort Atkinson is $63,535 which is 16% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $63,53515% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,4936% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fort Atkinson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Fort Atkinson Dialysis Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Fort Atkinson home prices? Fort Atkinson home prices are $161,500 - which is 3% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $161,50013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8787% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Fort Atkinson have good schools? The Fort Atkinson graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Fort Atkinson a good place to live? Fort Atkinson has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      2%

      1 total surveys

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