Plum City, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
582 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Schools

Plum City High
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Plum City Elementary
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Ave Maria Academy
<1 miles, SW
Elmwood Elementary
10 miles, NE 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Stout
21 miles, NE 2.8 star
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
26 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
38 miles, E 1 star
Rochester International Airport
52 miles, SW 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
70 miles, S 1 star