Jefferson County
MyTownView tracks 8 municipalities in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
8Municipalities
59,259Residents
31Articles
$83,151Avg. Median Income
$248,988Avg. Home Value
Recent News
31Apr 144 people displaced after house fire in Fort AtkinsonFort AtkinsonApr 14Fire at Fort Atkinson home displaces familyFort AtkinsonApr 6🚨Border Wars 11 Watertown Wisconsin🧀 Can’t make it? Buy on BPE Network🔥WatertownApr 5🚨Border Wars 11 Watertown Wisconsin🧀Cowards or fighters!WatertownApr 2🚨Border Wars 11 Watertown Wisconsin🧀 heavyweight Xavier Coleman 🔥WatertownApr 2🔥Border Wars 12 Watertown Wisconsin🧀Unfinished business: Zeek the Freak 🆚 Chris HunterWatertownApr 2🚨Border Wars 11 Watertown Wisconsin 🧀 heavyweight Moores House❗WatertownMar 30Brush fire in Fort Atkinson extends to barn, homesFort AtkinsonMar 30Brush fire near Fort Atkinson spreads to barn and homes, 1 firefighter hospitalizedFort AtkinsonMar 26Reopening in sight for turkey-shaped Gobbler Theater in Johnson CreekJohnson CreekFeb 27Bird flu found in Jefferson County poultry flock of 1.2 million birdsJeffersonFeb 12Student found with weapon at Waterloo school | NewsWaterlooFeb 5Lake Mills Golf Club will not re-open after fire damages pumphouseLake MillsFeb 2Watertown mayor highlights new YMCA, veterans memorial wallWatertownFeb 1Water main break affecting homes in Fort AtkinsonFort Atkinson
Rankings in Jefferson County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PalmyraJefferson | +7.5% |
| 2 | WaterlooJefferson | +1.6% |
| 3 | Lake MillsJefferson | +1.2% |
| 4 | JeffersonJefferson | +0.1% |
| 5 | Johnson CreekJefferson | -0.1% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake MillsJefferson | 6.5 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | Fort AtkinsonJefferson | 6.9 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | WatertownJefferson | 7.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | WaterlooJefferson | 7.8 total crimes per 1k |
| 5 | PalmyraJefferson | 9.6 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson CreekJefferson | 1.20% |
| 2 | Fort AtkinsonJefferson | 1.33% |
| 3 | PalmyraJefferson | 1.88% |
| 4 | WatertownJefferson | 1.89% |
| 5 | Lake MillsJefferson | 1.94% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson CreekJefferson | 74 / 100 |
| 2 | Fort AtkinsonJefferson | 69 / 100 |
| 3 | PalmyraJefferson | 48 / 100 |
| 4 | WatertownJefferson | 47 / 100 |
| 5 | Lake MillsJefferson | 45 / 100 |
Municipalities
Fort Atkinson
Pop. 12,463Income $79,302Homes $211,800
City (Mayor-Council)
Jefferson
Pop. 7,732Income $79,006Homes $225,600
City (Mayor-Council)
Johnson Creek
Pop. 3,362Income $100,685Homes $314,200
Village (President-Trustee)
Lake Mills
Pop. 6,470Income $91,027Homes $317,100
City (Mayor-Council)
Palmyra
Pop. 2,195Income $86,058Homes $213,100
Village (President-Trustee)
Sullivan
Pop. 663Income $71,250Homes $257,400
Village (President-Trustee)
Waterloo
Pop. 3,600Income $87,776Homes $230,600
City (Mayor-Council)
Watertown
Pop. 22,774Income $70,107Homes $222,100
City (Mayor-Council)