City profile
Fort Atkinson, WI
Jefferson County · Population 12,463
Fort Atkinson is a town in Jefferson County, WI with about 12,463 residents and a typical home value near $212,000. It is 29 miles from Madison, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
20°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$211,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,417
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 76/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
48 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 58% Republican
Community
Population
12,463
Black population
0.4%
County
Jefferson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 12,463 residents
- Typical home value about $212,000
- 29 miles from Madison, WI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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