Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg is a place to enjoy all four seasons.Getty Images
- StateWisconsin
- CountyDane
- Population29,115
Just outside the college town of Madison, Wisc., lies Fitchburg—a Midwestern town that has a lot to offer beyond proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its impressive Big 10 Badgers.
Those who enjoy all four seasons will be happy with the rotating climate here. Farmers markets and art fairs in the warmer months, and apple picking and beer and wine festivals in the fall, are just some aspects of life in Fitchburg. The city boasts a network of parks, trails, and nature preserves, including Capital City State Trail and scenic McKee Farms Park.
Practically speaking, residents of Fitchburg have access to quality health care, with more than 180 above-average family physicians available within a 30-mile radius. What’s more, the Fitchburg Senior Center offers the older population a wealth of wellness classes, game nights, and other senior assistance programs.—AS
Those who enjoy all four seasons will be happy with the rotating climate here. Farmers markets and art fairs in the warmer months, and apple picking and beer and wine festivals in the fall, are just some aspects of life in Fitchburg. The city boasts a network of parks, trails, and nature preserves, including Capital City State Trail and scenic McKee Farms Park.
Practically speaking, residents of Fitchburg have access to quality health care, with more than 180 above-average family physicians available within a 30-mile radius. What’s more, the Fitchburg Senior Center offers the older population a wealth of wellness classes, game nights, and other senior assistance programs.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $373,908 |
| Median household income | $84,932 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 6.23%, Black: 10.8%, Hispanic: 18.08% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 88.07% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 36% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 5 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 20 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 70 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare