Darlington, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,473 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,695 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
2
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 18
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 4 33
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WI State Senate District 17, WI Assembly District 51, WI
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Schools

Darlington High
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Darlington Elementary/Middle
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Shullsburg Junior High
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Capri College-Dubuque
30 miles, W • 1.4 star
Loras College
31 miles, W • 2.8 star
Clarke University
31 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Southwest Health Center
17 miles, NW • 5 star
Upland Hills Health
19 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
36 miles, W • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
87 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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