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Cambridge, WI
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,617
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,098
ZIP codes
0
Cambridge and its ZIP codes
Cambridge at a glance
- Cambridge is about 10 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,917, 13% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,200 (22% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,220 a month.
Local data for Cambridge, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambridge, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,917
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$325,200
Median rent
$1,220/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (609), Norwegian Americans (286), Irish Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dane County. PPP loans are for Cambridge.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,260
361,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.9B
FY 2026, $92,504 per person
How people get to work
Cambridge, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambridge, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,553
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
713
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambridge, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Cambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.3 |
| RockdaleVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake MillsCity | 7.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 14.1 |
| JeffersonCity | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| Cottage GroveVillage | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| MarshallVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| StoughtonCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| EdgertonCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| WaterlooCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| McFarlandVillage | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Johnson CreekVillage | 14 mi | 3 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HelenvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambridge, WI in?
- Cambridge is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Cambridge, WI?
- About 1,617 people live in Cambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambridge?
- Nearby places include Lake Ripley (1.9 mi), Rockdale (2.7 mi), Deerfield (3.9 mi), Lake Mills (7.6 mi), Lake Koshkonong (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023