Cottage Grove town, Wisconsin
Cottage Grove town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cottage Grove town is a geographic entity located in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,677. The land area covers 30.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,677 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±10 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,525 | ±219 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,570 | ±229 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,525 | ±219 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±67 |
| Median Home Value | $398,500 | ±$60,927 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,668 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,218 | ±$22,275 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,559 | ±$4,351 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 113 | ±99 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,852 | ±271 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,718 (2024)
ID: 177390
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
4058 COUNTY ROAD N, COTTAGE GROVE WI 53527-9503
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GUS Population: 588,347 (2024)
ID: 177056
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 421, MADISON WI 53703-3345
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Cottage Grove | 01-02 | Cottage Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Cottage Grove | 06-08 | Cottage Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Cottage Grove | 03-05 | Cottage Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Cottage Grove | PK-KG | Cottage Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | McFarland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Waunakee, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Brooklyn, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herzing University-Madison
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College | 8.3 mi away | 5218 E. Terrace Dr., Madison, WI, 53718 |
8005821227
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DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 12 W. NELSON ST., DEERFIELD, WI, 53531 |
(608) 764-8102
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Madison Area Technical College
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI, 53704-2599 |
6082466100
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E.D. LOCKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 5920 MILWAUKEE ST., MCFARLAND, WI, 53558 |
(608) 838-9030
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Aveda Institute-Madison
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College Vocational | 11.3 mi away | 353 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI, 53715-0000 |
6082503100
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PINNEY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 516 COTTAGE GROVE RD., MADISON, WI, 53716 |
(608) 224-7100
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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College | 11.6 mi away | 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI, 53706-1380 |
6082632400
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MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 1000 NICHOLS RD., MONONA, WI, 53716 |
(608) 222-6127
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University of Wisconsin-System Administration
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College | 11.7 mi away | 1220 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706 |
6082621234
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SUN PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 1350 LINNERUD DR., SUN PRAIRIE, WI, 53590 |
(608) 825-7323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MADISON DANE RGNL AP, WI US, located 10.2 miles from Cottage Grove town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0° | 11.8° | 19.4° | 1.47" | 13.7" |
| February | 31.2° | 14.9° | 23.0° | 1.52" | 12.8" |
| March | 43.6° | 25.1° | 34.4° | 2.26" | 7.0" |
| April | 56.9° | 35.8° | 46.3° | 3.78" | 2.6" |
| May | 69.0° | 47.1° | 58.1° | 4.10" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.6° | 57.4° | 68.0° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 61.6° | 71.9° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.5° | 69.7° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 51.0° | 62.0° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 39.8° | 49.7° | 2.77" | 0.6" |
| November | 44.8° | 28.7° | 36.7° | 2.22" | 3.0" |
| December | 32.3° | 18.2° | 25.3° | 1.63" | 12.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Deerfield village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| McFarland village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Monona city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Cambridge village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Sun Prairie city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502517200. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.