Why visit Mauston
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin Boorman House and Juneau County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mauston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mauston
Mauston is a city in and the county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,347 as of the 2020 census. It is approximately 70 miles northwest from the state capital, Madison.
From the Wikipedia article Mauston, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Benjamin Boorman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic 19th century residence in Mauston, Wisconsin
Juneau County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Mauston, Wisconsin, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes12
Mauston Park Oasis Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
W5641 State Highway 82
History
Mauston was founded by Milton M. Maughs. The town was originally named Maughs Town, after him. The town's beginning was based on the lumber industry of early Wisconsin. The history of Mauston is currently preserved in the Benjamin Boorman House on Union Street.
From the History section of Mauston, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Mauston
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.2 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mauston 1 Se (1 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
Juneau County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2010-10-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Volk Field (VOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Elroy 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Necedah 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Hillsboro 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Adams 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Reedsburg 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Lake Delton 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- West Baraboo 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Baraboo 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Westfield 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Portage 35 mi southeast, about 57 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MaustonWisconsinLibraryWIS58WIS82US12WIS16, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Juneau County Courthouse, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Benjamin Boorman House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
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