Did you know that the city of Fort Atkinson is home to the largest nursing home in Wisconsin? That's because of Erdman's new facility. Erdman purchased a 13-acre parcel in Koshkonong and agreed to purchase the 9-acre Fort Atkinson parcel with an option to purchase the neighboring 13-acre parcel. The developer had plans to build a community-based residential facility for elderly and handicapped individuals on the property. However, because Fort Atkinson had a R-1 zoning for single-family housing, he had to request a rezoning to a multi-family zone.
The demographics of the area show that Fort Atkinson City has a high percentage of white people. The area is made up of 93.4% white residents, with only a small percentage of black and Hispanic individuals. The median household income in Fort Atkinson is $54,333, while the average household income is $63,839. Residents have an average high school graduation rate of 81%.
The bypass corridor is another source of development for the city. It extends utilities from US-12, which has served as a main artery for the city for years. The new school also extended utilities to the city's downtown area, which has been revitalized to make the city more attractive to visitors. The new school has been a catalyst for new development, while the new bypass is extending the city's downtown's appeal as a tourist destination.