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The current estimated population of Arena is 800, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by the town’s rural character and agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850s
  • County: Iowa County
  • Land area: 1.4 square miles
  • Population density: 571 people per square mile
  • Area code: 608
  • Zip code: 53503

Geography and Location

Arena is a small village located in Iowa County, in southwestern Wisconsin, about 30 miles west of Madison. The village is situated along the Wisconsin River, surrounded by fertile farmland and forested hills. Arena’s rural landscape and access to the river make it a peaceful, scenic community, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating. The village experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. U.S. Highway 14 runs through Arena, providing easy access to larger towns and cities in the region. The local economy is based on agriculture, with farms in the area producing dairy, corn, and soybeans. Arena’s small-town atmosphere, coupled with its proximity to Madison, offers residents a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to the amenities of a larger city.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.1 years
Median household income: $51,042
Median house value: $122,700

Population by Race

Races in Arena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (37.0%), Norwegian (18.4%), English (14.1%), United States (12.1%), Irish (7.7%), Swiss (6.0%).

Elevation: 735 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arena

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arena town

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +148 (+11.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arena:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arena:

  • DANE COUNTY REGIONAL-TRUAX FIELD (about 40 miles; MADISON, WI; Abbreviation: MSN)
  • VOLK FIELD (about 58 miles; CAMP DOUGLAS, WI; Abbreviation: VOK)
  • ROCK CO (about 72 miles; JANESVILLE, WI; Abbreviation: JVL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arena:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arena:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES (about 35 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,737)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (about 36 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 37,607)
  • MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MADISON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,914)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 50 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,045)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (about 85 miles; WHITEWATER, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,493)
  • ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,200)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT (about 97 miles; STEVENS POINT, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,083)

Public primary/middle school in Arena:

  • ARENA EL (Students: 108; Location: 314 WILLOW ST; Grades: KG – 05)

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