Plain, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
776 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$810 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sauk County
2
Baraboo 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

Sauk County
5
Baraboo Urban Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

River Valley High
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
River Valley Middle
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Sauk Prairie Hospital
14 miles, E • 5 star
Richland Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Reedsburg Area Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
69 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
74 miles, NW • 1 star
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