Wisconsin
Platteville is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 11,421. Residents earn $42,667 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Platteville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Platteville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Platteville is $42,667, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Platteville is $186,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Platteville is below the national average at 219 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,146 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Platteville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 42.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,667 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,257 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,509 |
| County GDP | $2,999M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 61 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $186,900 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,824 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $139 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,354 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 45.1% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,009/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Total Violent | 218.9/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 61.3/100K |
| Robbery | 8.8/100K |
| Assault | 148.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,145.6/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 122.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,944.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7279°N, 90.4681°W |
| County FIPS | 55043 |
Winner: Republican by 18.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |