City safety & data profile

Fort AtkinsonWI

Fort Atkinson, WI is a 12K-resident city in Jefferson County with a median household income of $79,302.

Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fort Atkinson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fort Atkinson has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $211,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$79,302
Median income
$211,800
Median home
6.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fort Atkinson area.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fort Atkinson

Where Fort Atkinson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,302 Bottom 48% higher than 48% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fort Atkinson, WI beyond the headline numbers

Fort Atkinson sits inside Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at roughly 42.93°N, -88.84°W. Population 12,426, $79,302 median household income. Median home value $211,800, median rent $961. Poverty rate 6.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fort Atkinson's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42%, then short sleep duration at 32.7%. 1 hospital in/around Fort Atkinson, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fort Atkinson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,426
Fort Atkinson
Median Income
$79,302
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$211,800
-7% vs avg
Median Age
43.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson County) - Fort Atkinson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
86K+2%
Median Income
$83,750+57%
Median Home Value
$274,100+55%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-28%
Unemployment
3.5%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fort Atkinson, WI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$961/mo
Poverty Rate
6.7% -53% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 85.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42%
Short Sleep Duration
32.7%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Physical Inactivity
29.6%
Binge Drinking
18.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Current Smoking
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.1%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FORT ATKINSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fort Atkinson, WI? ▼
Fort Atkinson, WI has a population of 12,426 people, located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the median household income in Fort Atkinson? ▼
The median household income in Fort Atkinson, WI is $79,302 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
What is the median home value in Fort Atkinson? ▼
The median home value in Fort Atkinson, WI is $211,800. Median rent is $961/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fort Atkinson? ▼
The top health indicators in Fort Atkinson include Obesity (42%), Short Sleep Duration (32.7%), High Blood Pressure (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fort Atkinson? ▼
Fort Atkinson has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fort Atkinson? ▼
The median age in Fort Atkinson, WI is 43.5 years. 26.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fort Atkinson, WI is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. With a population of 12K and a $79,302 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fort Atkinson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Fort Atkinson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jefferson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.