Bedrud-Olson Farmstead · National Register of Historic Places
Christiana’s story
180 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1890 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1846Christiana is settled
ChristianaWI
5 bordering townsMap →
Bedrud-Olson Farmstead · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0
Population
1,186
2025 Census estimate · −3.9% since 2020
Typical home
$497K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
50.2
years
Jobs based here
112
A commuter town
Is Christiana a good place to live?
The best of Christiana’s subject grades are an A− for incomes, an A+ for history, and an A for civic life; the weakest is a C for cost of living. No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Christiana. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 69% of U.S. towns. Only 9 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Christiana. Only 17 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score higher on history. Camrock County Park, at 518 acres with 11.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Christiana has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Christiana stand out
Where Christiana beats most towns.
Small town
1,186 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CambridgePleasant SpringsAlbionOaklandDeerfieldChristiana
How Christiana grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Christiana is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 14% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & income$84K median household incomeA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →HealthStoughton Hospital 7 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.6 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landB−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterA+Open →Civic life4.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 49 attractions →Camp Randall Stadium and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Christiana. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
13 mi State parkAztalan State Park
17 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
37 mi TheatreAlpine Valley Music Theatre
17 mi Zoo & aquariumHenry Vilas Zoo
15 mi GardenOlbrich Botanical GardensSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Alpine Valley Music Theatre: chad davis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Henry Vilas Zoo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 · Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Chief-O at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Christiana: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Christiana, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCountry View Estates water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet11 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Christiana’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Christiana ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP codes53523, 53531, 5358953523 62% · 53531 22% · 53589 15%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Christiana.
HousingCost of living grade C
A typical Christiana home is worth about $497K
The typical Christiana home is worth about $497,000, up 6.2% in a year, 47% above the Wisconsin typical home. 87% of Christiana households own their home, against 74% in Wisconsin’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Christiana’s median rent is $1,281 a month.
$497KZillow home value
| Christiana | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,281 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Christiana$497K
Wisconsin$337K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB+
Christiana’s public schools outperform 65% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Cambridge School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
65%of WI districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koshkonong Trails SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 28 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Christiana faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 86% of U.S. communities.
14risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Christiana’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Christiana for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Christiana fell to 112 in 2023, 74 fewer than in 2013. 4.6% of Christiana residents live below the poverty line, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 6.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%.
0%work in town
| Christiana | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 11% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Christiana0%
Madison35%
Deerfield7%
Sun Prairie4%
Cottage Grove3%
16 mi
median commute distance
112
jobs based in Christiana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide). The median age in Christiana is 50.2 years. Christiana has lost 3.9% of its people since 2020, down to 1,186 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
50.2median age · WI 40.2
| Christiana | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 20% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
ChristianaWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school29%
Some college19%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 32% and 54% women
The Census survey reached too few of Christiana’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.1 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Christiana | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.9% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB+
Christiana is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Christiana beats the Wisconsin average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 29% of Christiana adults sleep under 7 hours.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Christiana | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Christiana | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 12.1% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.6% |
Stoughton Hospital
7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Christiana
Christiana has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 11° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–30°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.8%conserved
| Christiana | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.8%
conserved · 391 of 22,165 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camrock County Park | 11.5 mi | 518 |
| 2. Smith Drumlin Prairie State Natural Area | — | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Christiana
18pages on Christiana
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Christiana; the nearest are
Herzing University-MadisonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Madison15.6 mi$13,450 tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonUniversity or college · Public · Madison17.4 mi$11,603 in-state tuitionBlackhawk Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Janesville26.4 mi$4,267 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Christiana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Christiana for work
Where Christiana’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
112jobs based in Christiana
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Christiana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Christiana, WI expensive?
That is 5.6 years of the area's median household income ($88,804 across the Madison, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.