At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
27.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.7% smoking rate
How Big Foot Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Foot Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Foot Prairie a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Big Foot Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
27.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Foot Prairie has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density5,300/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born36.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,779
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership36.2%
Zillow$391,861
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation951 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute41 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Foot Prairie was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
36.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.