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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin · ZIP 53538

Fort Atkinson — ZIP 53538

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Fort Atkinson (53538) scores 72/100 — Good for Wisconsin. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $333K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$333K
Median rent$1,400/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$333K

Median Rent

$1,400/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

538

Violent Crime

73

Property Crime

465

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Barrie ElementaryKG–05212
67%
52%
Luther ElementaryKG–05238
47%
37%
Rockwell ElementaryKG–05197
42%
47%
Fort Atkinson Middle06–08467
39%
41%
Purdy ElementaryPK–05233
32%
37%
Fort Atkinson High09–12816
28%
41%
Fort Atkinson 4KPK–PK100Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,604

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

44.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53538 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 53538 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53538 is approximately $333K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 53538 in Fort Atkinson has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.