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Platteville.
About
Life in Platteville
Platteville is a community of 11,421 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $42,667, median rent runs about $863 per month, and median home values are around $200,100. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Platteville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
23.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Foreign-Born
2.7%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.7% foreign-born, most often from France
Who lives in Platteville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Platteville, the largest foreign-born group is from France (39.8%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.3%
of households
Married Couples
26.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Platteville
In Platteville, rent runs 21% below the WI average, and home values are 25% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,404
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
39.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $259,459 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Platteville
Unemployment in Grant County, which includes Platteville, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Platteville: Grant County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Grant County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Platteville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17 min avg
How Platteville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Platteville, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
Regional airport · few flights8,317 passengers boarded in 2025
- 140 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Platteville runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
869.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Platteville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grant County, which includes Platteville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Hail | $542,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Drought | $586,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Drought | $475,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $362,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Flood | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 23 | Flood | $69,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Grant County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Grant County, which includes Platteville, is typically good — 246 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
246
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Grant County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Platteville has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
29°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.0"
Annual Snowfall
42.8"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.22" |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.47" |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.95" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.65" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.97" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.29" |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.23" |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.25" |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 1.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Platteville
Platteville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Southwest Health Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Grant Regional Health Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Lancaster
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Platteville
Platteville's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Platteville
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Public · 4-year · 5,837 students · in-state tuition $9,031 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,166 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Effigy Mounds National Monument, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Platteville
Platteville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Effigy Mounds National Monument (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayHerbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayIce Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Platteville
Platteville Public Library
225 W. Main St., Platteville
Cities Near Platteville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Platteville FAQ
Is Platteville, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Platteville's median rent is $863/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,083/year. Median home value is $200,100.
Is Platteville, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Platteville's violent crime rate was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 870 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Platteville, Wisconsin?⌄
Grant County, which includes Platteville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Platteville, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Platteville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $863/month and median household income is $43,083/year. The median home value is $200,100. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Platteville, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Platteville is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from