Lancaster, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,916 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$527 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 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 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 11 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

St Clement School
<1 miles, NW
Lancaster High
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lancaster Middle
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Winskill Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
10 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Emmaus Bible College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Clarke University
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Grant Regional Health Center
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Southwest Health Center
16 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
31 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
76 miles, N • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
84 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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