Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,471. Residents earn $52,670 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie du Chien receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Prairie du Chien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prairie du Chien is $52,670, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Prairie du Chien is $152,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Prairie du Chien is below the national average at 174 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,050 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Prairie du Chien experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,670 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,861 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $152,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,083 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Total Violent | 173.7/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 121.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,049.7/100K |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 104.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,945.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0433°N, 91.1373°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 927/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |