Cottage Grove, WI
Living in Cottage Grove
Bikeability15
Walkability31
Commute71
Public Transit9
Affordability37
Public Safety87
Airports34
Hospitals95
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
86%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate15%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$278kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199939%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K30%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cottage Grove
United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Dane County31
Property Crime in Cottage Grove
United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Dane County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Feb | 22 | 1 | 9 |
Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 23 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cottage Grove
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cottage Grove, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cottage Grove, WI
Charis Classical Academy
3 miles, W
Blooming Grove Montessori
3 miles, W
Holy Cross Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Abundant Life Christian School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cottage Grove, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison
10 miles, W
Edgewood College
11 miles, W
Maranatha Baptist University
25 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cottage Grove, WI
Meriter Hospital
10 miles, W
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital-Madison
10 miles, W
Mendota Mental Health Institute
10 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cottage Grove, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
8 miles, NW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
67 miles, E
Appleton International Airport
88 miles, NE