Prairie du Chien city, Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie du Chien city is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,408. The land area covers 5.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,408 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,192 | ±128 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,558 | ±121 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,192 | ±128 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 366 | ±115 |
| Median Home Value | $161,300 | ±$11,910 |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | ±$43 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,268 | ±$7,695 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,093 | ±$1,954 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 820 | ±229 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,236 | ±154 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.3% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,472 (2024)
ID: 177113
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK TREAS
PO BOX 324, 214 E BLACKHAWK AVE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WI 53821
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GUS Population: 16,008 (2024)
ID: 136502
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
225 N BEAUMONT RD, STE 210, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN WI 53821-1445
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Prairie du Chien | PK-02 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Prairie du Chien | 03-05 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Prairie du Chien | 06-08 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Alternative School Prairie du Chien | 12 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Prairie du Chien | KG-12 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Prairie du Chien | 09-12 | Prairie du Chien, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Elkader, IA | |
| 9 Nearby | 7-17 | PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | PRAIRIE DU CHIER, WI | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-17 | PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CROSSING RIVERS HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 37868 US HWY 18, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821 |
(608) 357-2000
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 125 S. WACOUTA AVE., PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, 53821 |
(608) 326-6211
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MCGREGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 334 MAIN ST, MCGREGOR, IA, 52157 |
(563) 873-3318
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DOLORES TILLINGHAST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 234 N 4TH ST, HARPERS FERRY, IA, 52146 |
(563) 586-2524
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MURPHY HELWIG LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 111 N PAGE ST, MONONA, IA, 52159 |
(563) 539-2356
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GARNAVILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 112 S MAIN ST, GARNAVILLO, IA, 52049 |
(563) 964-2119
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FARMERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 208 S MAIN, FARMERSBURG, IA, 52047 |
(563) 536-2229
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 115 MAIN ST, WATERVILLE, IA, 52170 |
(563) 535-7295
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 453 CANAL ST., BLOOMINGTON, WI, 53804 |
(608) 994-2531
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GUTTENBERG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 603 S SECOND ST, GUTTENBERG, IA, 52052 |
(563) 252-3108
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI US, located 0.7 miles from Prairie du Chien city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1° | 9.7° | 18.4° | 1.22" | 9.0" |
| February | 32.1° | 13.3° | 22.7° | 1.26" | 8.6" |
| March | 44.9° | 24.9° | 34.9° | 2.05" | 4.3" |
| April | 58.6° | 36.6° | 47.6° | 4.04" | 1.4" |
| May | 70.2° | 48.2° | 59.2° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.9° | 69.2° | 5.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 63.1° | 73.1° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 61.0° | 71.1° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 52.0° | 63.1° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.7° | 40.1° | 50.9° | 2.72" | 0.2" |
| November | 45.9° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 2.12" | 1.5" |
| December | 32.9° | 17.1° | 25.0° | 1.56" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Chien city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| McGregor city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Marquette city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Clayton city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Bagley village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Eastman village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5502365050. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.