What are the schools like in Platteville, WI?

Platteville is served primarily by Platteville School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Platteville?

The median household income in Platteville, WI is $46,554 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Platteville, WI?

Platteville has an average high temperature of 25.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.8 inches.

Platteville, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Platteville, WI affordable or expensive?

Platteville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Platteville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,200 and the median rent is $872 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Platteville, WI?

Platteville has a violent crime rate of 366.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1274.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Platteville, WI a Good Place to Live?

Platteville is a small city of 11,543 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $46,554 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Platteville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Platteville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Platteville 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: 92.8

Platteville's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Platteville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Platteville, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,554	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Platteville's violent crime rate is 366.7 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

366.7 /100k

Property Crime

1274.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Platteville is served primarily by Platteville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Platteville, WI	National Avg
School District	Platteville School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Platteville sees average highs of 25.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation and 42.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Platteville, WI
Average High — January	25.7°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	40.0"
Annual Snowfall	42.8"

Demographics

Metric	Platteville, WI	National Avg
Population	11,543	—
Median Age	22.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Platteville

Platteville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53818

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Platteville, WI affordable or expensive?

Platteville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Platteville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,200 and median rent is $872/month.

What is the crime rate in Platteville, WI?

Platteville's violent crime rate is 366.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1274.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Platteville?

Public schools in Platteville are operated by Platteville School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Platteville, WI a good place to live?

Platteville, WI has a population of 11,543, a median household income of $46,554, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Platteville?

Platteville averages 25.7°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches with about 42.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Platteville?

Platteville, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53818.

What is the population of Platteville?

The population of Platteville, Wisconsin is 11,543 with a median age of 22.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Platteville?

Key numbers for living in Platteville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $175,200, median household income $46,554, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Platteville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.