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Prairie Du Chien, WI

Prairie Du Chien, WI.

Population: 7,780 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,913
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+23.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.9%
10-year appreciation
+89.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$220,331
House Price Index
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
Annual snowfall
37.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport (PCD) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+30 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$3,181
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,481
Average weekly wage
$823
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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