Primrose town, Wisconsin
Primrose town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Primrose town is a geographic entity located in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 719. The land area covers 35.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 719 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 254 | ±42 | 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 | 286 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 254 | ±42 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $479,300 | ±$39,152 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,313 | ±$504 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,500 | ±$25,744 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,227 | ±$8,229 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 327 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±20.8% |
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: 734 (2024)
ID: 115171
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
8468 COUNTY ROAD A, VERONA WI 53593-9496
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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 | 06-08 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albany, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Verona, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madison, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barneveld, 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 | 14.2 mi away | 6414 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53719 |
6087095204
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NEW GLARUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 319 2ND ST., NEW GLARUS, WI, 53574 |
(608) 527-2003
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East-West Healing Arts Institute
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College Vocational | 14.3 mi away | 6425 Normandy Lane, Madison, WI, 53719-1133 |
6082401600
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BELLEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 20 S. PARK ST., BELLEVILLE, WI, 53508 |
(608) 424-1812
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Paul Mitchell the School-Madison
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 7021 Tree Lane, Madison, WI, 53717 |
6088075993
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MOUNT HOREB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 105 PERIMETER ST., MOUNT HOREB, WI, 53572 |
(608) 437-5021
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Edgewood College
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College | 16.6 mi away | 1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI, 53711-1997 |
6086634861
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VERONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 500 SILENT ST., VERONA, WI, 53593 |
(608) 845-7180
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University of Wisconsin-System Administration
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College | 18.1 mi away | 1220 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706 |
6082621234
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MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 512 E. LAKE AVE., MONTICELLO, WI, 53570 |
(608) 938-4011
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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 14.7 miles from Primrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Glarus village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Belleville village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Mount Horeb village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Verona city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Monticello village | Village | 10.6 mi | — |
| Blanchardville village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502565575. • 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.