Platteville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Grant County County
Platteville, WI
At a Glance
How Platteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Platteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Platteville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Platteville residents earn a median household income of $42,667 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,540. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Platteville is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,271. Median rent is $885/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Platteville reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,256/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Platteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Platteville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.