Profile for Fort Atkinson, Iowa, IA

Fort Atkinson is on the Turkey River

Local festivals include:

• Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days - Sept. 29-30, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Fort Atkinson Preserve

Historic sites and museums: Holton Farm Museum, Mansion Museum, Timberland Museum

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Cemeteries (23)

Colleges (1)

Communities (5)

Libraries (4)

Museums (1)

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49% of Fort Atkinson residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Fort Atkinson ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Fort Atkinson was $14,702, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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9% of Fort Atkinson residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Fort Atkinson festival dates:

• Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days - Sept. 29-30, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Fort Atkinson, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $267.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $689.

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Libraries in Fort Atkinson include Fort Atkinson Public Library ... View libraries

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Winneshiek County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Fort Atkinson political report.

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The average commute time for Fort Atkinson workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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