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Prairie Du Chien, WI

Prairie Du Chien, WI.

Population: 7,780 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Prairie Du Chien, WI is $216,965 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,750 after a median 72 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,965

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,965
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+22.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+90.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$220,251
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$225,750
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,208/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Prairie du Chien Area School District
Schools include
DOC: Prairie du Chien Correctional Insti tution, Prairie du Chien High, BA Kennedy School, Bluff View Elementary, Bluff View Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
33.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport (PCD) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CROSSING RIVERS HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,181
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,454
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Prairie Du ChienState medianUS median
Median home value$216,965$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$225,750$322,500$325,000
Median days on market72 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,181$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
$216,965.
What is the median sale price in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
$225,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prairie Du Chien, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prairie Du Chien, WI?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Prairie Du Chien, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Prairie Du Chien

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