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DeForest is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, with a population of approximately 10,811.

Population11,501
Median Home Value$359,600
Median Income$106,419
Area9.42 sq mi

How DeForest Ranks

#2
Fastest Growing Citiesin Dane County
+6.0%
#2
Highest Paying Jobsin Wisconsin
$71,173

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NewsAPR 15, 2026

DeForest residents clean up after storm uproots trees, knocks out power near Western Green Area Park

DeForest residents clean up after storm uproots trees, knocks out power near Western Green Area Park WMTV 15 NEWS

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NewsMAR 25, 2026

After board votes down re-fluoridation, what’s next for DeForest water?

After board votes down re-fluoridation, what’s next for DeForest water? WPR

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NewsMAR 20, 2026

DeForest woman killed in crash with semi on I-90 in Windsor

DeForest woman killed in crash with semi on I-90 in Windsor WKOW

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