Boscobel, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,263 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,457 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
2
Platteville Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 18
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 17, WI Assembly District 49, WI
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Schools

Boscobel Elementary
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Boscobel High
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Boscobel Junior High
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
31 miles, S • 3.2 star
Emmaus Bible College
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Clarke University
44 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Grant Regional Health Center
21 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Richland Hospital
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
52 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
58 miles, N • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
95 miles, W • 1 star
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