A town of 883. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
The thing Arena does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Arena. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Arena for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (23%), Dodgeville (10%) and Middleton (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Arena beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Arena | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.2% | 6.6% |
Arena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
The median sale price was $230,000 in May 2026.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. West Park | — | 11 |
| 2. Arena Community Park | — | 9 |
Where Arena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Arena is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 844 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Arena. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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