Patch Grove is a small town of 225 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $45,250
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Patch Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Patch Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Patch Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.6
Patch Grove's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Patch Grove costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Patch Grove, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Patch Grove's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.8 /100k
Property Crime
639.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Patch Grove is served primarily by River Ridge School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Patch Grove, WI
National Avg
School District
River Ridge School District
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Patch Grove sees average highs of 27.1°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.8 inches of snow per year.
Patch Grove's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Patch Grove roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,500 and median rent is $675/month.
Patch Grove's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Patch Grove are operated by River Ridge School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 3.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Patch Grove, WI has a population of 225, a median household income of $45,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Patch Grove averages 27.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches
with about 33.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Patch Grove, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53817.
The population of Patch Grove, Wisconsin is 225 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Patch Grove: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $136,500, median household income $45,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Patch Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
