DeForest, WI

Living in DeForest

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 32
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 93
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Colleges 59
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Schools 40
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Residents

10k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K22%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$235k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$844 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in DeForest

United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Dane County31

Property Crime in DeForest

United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Dane County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 11
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 3
Dec 23 2 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeForest

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near DeForest, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near DeForest, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near DeForest, WI

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Edgewood College
12 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near DeForest, WI

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Meriter Hospital
12 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near DeForest, WI

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