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A town of 1,088 people in Rock County, Wisconsin
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About Center

Town in Wisconsin, United States
1,046Population
35.6 sq miArea
968 ftElevation

The Town of Center is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Center is in the town. The ghost town of Fellows was also located in the town.

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Housing in Center

$485K▲ 10.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Center home is worth about $485,000, up 10.1% in a year, 43% above the Wisconsin typical home.

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Most working residents leave Center for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Janesville (25%), Madison (11%) and Beloit (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Janesville
25%
Madison
11%
Beloit
5%
Evansville
5%
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Health in Center

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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≈Just like Wisconsin

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Center tracks Wisconsin closely.

Care nearby

Mercy Health SystemJanesville · 8 mi · ER
Beloit Area Community Health Center Behavioral Health ClinicBeloit · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53536, 53548 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Center →

Natural hazards in Center

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Center →

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Center has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 15°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Orfordville Public LibraryOrfordville · 7.1 miles · 41 hrs a week
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