Plum City, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Plum City is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 582. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 560/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $29,097 per capita
$164,600 Home Value $255,673 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $788/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $164,600
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $788
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Plum City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population582
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$29,097
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,545M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$788
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$255,673
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation829 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+95.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband82.6%
Libraries5

Is Plum City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plum City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Plum City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plum City is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plum City is $164,600, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Plum City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Plum City has a population of 582 with a density of 560 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%).

Population

582
Total Population
560
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Plum City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plum City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plum City is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Plum City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,097
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$86,110

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,024
County GDP$1,545M

Business (County)

Restaurants110
Healthcare78
Retail97
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,822
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.8 min
Drive Alone72.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Plum City is $164,600, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $788 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $255,673.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,600
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$255,673

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$788
32% below US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,822
66% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Plum City, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plum City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.2%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access73.5%
Healthcare Facilities78

Crime Rates: Plum City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Plum City has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.9 inches
5% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation829 ft (253 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates44.6356°N, 92.1917°W
County FIPS55093
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin. 82.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 40.2%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density560/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.6%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities78
Restaurants110
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.8 min
Drive Alone72.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

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