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Prairie du Sac, WI
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Prairie du Sac, WI
At a Glance
How Prairie du Sac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie du Sac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie du Sac a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie du Sac residents earn a median household income of $92,672 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,313. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie du Sac is $319,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,692. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 25.7% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Prairie du Sac reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,840/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in Prairie du Sac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie du Sac has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.