179 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1847Hustisford is settled
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3.9 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Wisconsin town.
The best of Hustisford’s subject grades are an A− for cost of living and an A for civic life and history; the weakest is a C for walkability. 14% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hustisford, below both the Wisconsin town median (32%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 54 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns score higher on history. Hustisford has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Hustisford beats most towns.
John Hustis HouseIn a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Hustisford is from typical.
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The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hustisford, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hustisford.
Most working residents leave Hustisford for work: only 4% work in town. Hustisford’s average trip to work is 30 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Hartford (8%), Watertown (6%) and Oconomowoc (6%).
| Hustisford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Hustisford School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hustis ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 117 | A+ |
| Hustisford HighLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 158 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Hustisford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 11° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Hustisford home is worth about $325,000, up 4.1% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Hustisford is $883 a month.
| Hustisford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $883 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Hustisford tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 42% of Hustisford adults have obesity.
| Hustisford | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Neider Park | — | 15 |
| 2. Fireman's Park | — | 10 |
| 3. Lions Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hustisford
About 3 of every 100 Hustisford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Hustisford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Hustisford is a village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,101 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the town of Hustisford.
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3.9 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Wisconsin town.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.