Why visit Deerfield
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Deerfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Deerfield
Deerfield is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,540 at the time of the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Deerfield. It is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area, and a suburb of Madison.
From the Wikipedia article Deerfield, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
The Rail House
Restaurant · Regional · 0.5 mi
12 South Industrial Park Road, Deerfield
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
History
A post office called Deerfield has been in operation since 1846. The village took its name from the Town of Deerfield.
From the History section of Deerfield, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Deerfield
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 10.7 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 11.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 10.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Mills Wwtp (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dane County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Cambridge 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Cottage Grove 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Stoughton 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Sun Prairie 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Fort Atkinson 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Lake Koshkonong 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Maple Bluff 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Madison 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Fitchburg 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Oregon 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- DeerfieldWisconsin1, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Deerfield Lutheran Church - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Main Street Deerfield - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Police Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Village Hall - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Pub and Grill - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Veterans Memorial - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Independent - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield WI Village Hall, Village of Deerfield, CC BY 2.5
- Deerfield Post Office 53531 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Public Library - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Deerfield, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Deerfield Wastewater Treatment Plant - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Far West side of Deerfield - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fram near Deerfield - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Farm near Deerfield - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Deerfield Communication Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- S. E. Simonsen House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Queen Anne Style House - panoramio (14), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Old Building on Main St. - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Kurt's Never Inn - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Nelsons Barbershop ^ Shave Supply - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hummer's Hideout - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Embroidery Professionals - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Bunbury ^ Associates Realtors - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- American Legion Post 260 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Firemen’s Park Pavilion - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Rail House - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- WJJO 94.1 FM Transmitter - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Bright Red Barn with a SIlo - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Kelly Dairy Farm - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Nuland Farm - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- WJJO 94.1-FM Transmitter - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Mikkelson Family Farm - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hauge Cemetery - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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