Prairie du Chien, WI

Prairie du Chien, WI

At a Glance

How Prairie du Chien Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prairie du Chien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Prairie du Chien a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Prairie du Chien residents earn a median household income of $52,670 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,861. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prairie du Chien is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,083. Median rent is $840/month, with 23.0% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Prairie du Chien reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,455/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Prairie du Chien hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prairie du Chien has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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