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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,097 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $164,600 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,673 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.9 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6356°N, 92.1917°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.6% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.6% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |