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Mauston, WI
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,248
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
950
ZIP codes
0
Mauston and its ZIP codes
Mauston at a glance
- Mauston is about 8.7 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,636, 18% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (44% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $879 a month.
Local data for Mauston, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mauston, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,636
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$879/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,575), Irish Americans (488), Polish Americans (406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Juneau County. PPP loans are for Mauston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,282
9,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $8,732 per person
How people get to work
Mauston, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mauston, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mauston, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Mauston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LisbonCity | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Lyndon StationVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ElroyCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| HustlerVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Union CenterVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WonewocVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DellwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Camp DouglasVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| KendallVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| La ValleVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NecedahVillage | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| HillsboroCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| AdamsCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| FriendshipVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| IrontonVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mauston, WI in?
- Mauston is in Juneau County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Mauston, WI?
- About 4,248 people live in Mauston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mauston?
- Nearby places include New Lisbon (7.3 mi), Lyndon Station (11 mi), Elroy (11 mi), Hustler (11 mi), Union Center (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023