DeForest, WI
Living in DeForest
Bikeability17
Walkability32
Commute67
Public Transit10
Affordability50
Public Safety83
Airports34
Hospitals93
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+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
$88kMedian 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
$235kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$844Median 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
Madison Country Day School
5 miles, SW
St John the Baptist Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Peace Lutheran School & Prekindergarten
6 miles, E
Eastside Lutheran School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near DeForest, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison
11 miles, S
Edgewood College
12 miles, S
Maranatha Baptist University
31 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeForest, WI
Mendota Mental Health Institute
7 miles, S
Meriter Hospital
12 miles, S
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital-Madison
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near DeForest, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
6 miles, S
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
72 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
76 miles, E
Appleton International Airport
82 miles, NE