At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$29,097 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $282,952
Median Rent
$788/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Plum City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plum City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plum City residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,097. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plum City is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,952. Median rent is $788/month, with 25.6% 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 1953.
Education
11.6% of adults in Plum City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population582
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$29,097
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$788
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$282,952
Housing Units251
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation829 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Plum City was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.