Platteville Urban Area, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
51,678 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,349 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 4 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 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 10 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 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lancaster High
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Lancaster Middle
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Winskill Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Clarke University
25 miles, S • 2.3 star
Emmaus Bible College
25 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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

Dubuque Regional Airport
32 miles, SW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
75 miles, N • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
86 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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