Montrose town, Wisconsin
Montrose town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Montrose town is a geographic entity located in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,024. The land area covers 33.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,024 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 412 | ±60 | 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 | 444 | ±65 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 412 | ±60 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $433,600 | ±$43,222 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | ±$40 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,000 | ±$22,347 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,651 | ±$3,638 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 549 | ±125 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±6.5% |
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: 1,038 (2024)
ID: 177395
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
1341 DIANE AVE, BELLEVILLE WI 53508-9736
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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 Nearby | PK | McFarland, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Verona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Belleville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belleville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Belleville, 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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Academy of Beauty Professionals
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College Vocational | 10.0 mi away | 6414 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53719 |
6087095204
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BELLEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 20 S. PARK ST., BELLEVILLE, WI, 53508 |
(608) 424-1812
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East-West Healing Arts Institute
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College Vocational | 10.0 mi away | 6425 Normandy Lane, Madison, WI, 53719-1133 |
6082401600
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VERONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 500 SILENT ST., VERONA, WI, 53593 |
(608) 845-7180
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Paul Mitchell the School-Madison
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 7021 Tree Lane, Madison, WI, 53717 |
6088075993
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OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 200 N. ALPINE PKWY, OREGON, WI, 53575 |
(608) 835-3656
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Edgewood College
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College | 11.5 mi away | 1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI, 53711-1997 |
6086634861
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NEW GLARUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 319 2ND ST., NEW GLARUS, WI, 53574 |
(608) 527-2003
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University of Wisconsin-System Administration
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College | 13.0 mi away | 1220 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706 |
6082621234
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FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 5530 LACY RD., FITCHBURG, WI, 53711 |
(608) 729-1760
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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 CHARMANY FARM, WI US, located 10.4 miles from Montrose town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5° | 9.6° | 18.1° | 1.50" | 10.1" |
| February | 30.6° | 12.9° | 21.7° | 1.60" | 10.6" |
| March | 42.6° | 23.6° | 33.1° | 2.35" | 5.5" |
| April | 56.0° | 35.1° | 45.5° | 4.14" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.0° | 47.2° | 57.6° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 57.5° | 67.8° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 61.8° | 71.7° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 60.0° | 69.8° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.5° | 51.5° | 62.0° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.8° | 39.2° | 49.5° | 2.94" | 0.3" |
| November | 44.7° | 26.9° | 35.8° | 2.25" | 2.2" |
| December | 31.9° | 16.2° | 24.1° | 1.96" | 8.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Verona city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Fitchburg city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Oregon village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| New Glarus village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Brooklyn village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502554100. • 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.