Platteville, WI
Living in Platteville
Bikeability66
Walkability90
Commute94
Public Transit51
Affordability86
Public Safety59
Airports14
Hospitals100
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
22 y Median Age
43%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate26%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone28%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
63%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$735Median Monthly Rent+$247 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platteville
United States45
Wisconsin35
Grant County24
Property Crime in Platteville
United States48
Wisconsin37
Grant County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platteville
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platteville, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platteville, WI
St Rose School
8 miles, S
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School
9 miles, SW
Ss Andrew-Thomas School
12 miles, W
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Platteville, WI
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 miles, W
Loras College
19 miles, SW
Clarke University
19 miles, SW
University of Dubuque
20 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platteville, WI
Southwest Health Center
1 miles, SE
Grant Regional Health Center
15 miles, NW
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County
18 miles, E
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Platteville, WI
Dubuque Regional Airport
26 miles, SW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
64 miles, NE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
79 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
86 miles, SW