Platteville, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

12,264

Unemployment

4.1%

Poverty

30.6%

Median Home

$152,400

Median Income

$46,690

Median Rent

$829

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Platteville SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Platteville, WI Crime Report

249
Total Crimes

2,055.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

-17.01%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Platteville / 100k People	Wisconsin / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	249	2,055.3	1,764.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	19	156.8	293.2	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	3.0	5.0
Robbery	1	8.3	51.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	14	115.6	200.0	250.2
Property Crime	230	1,898.5	1,471.4	2,109.9
Burglary	16	132.1	217.6	340.5
Larceny	201	1,659.1	1,127.0	1,549.5
Car Theft	13	107.3	126.8	219.9

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Platteville, WI Cost Of Living

93
Platteville's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Platteville	Wisconsin	National Average
Overall	93	96	100

Services	97	98	100
Groceries	101	97	100
Health	100	113	100
Housing	80	88	100
Transportation	88	100	100
Utilities	106	97	100

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Platteville, WI Photos

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Rankings for Platteville in Wisconsin

Ranks #34 in Most Dangerous Cities In Wisconsin

Ranks #48 in Worst Places To Live In Wisconsin

Ranks #96 in Best Places To Live In Wisconsin

Map Of Platteville, WI

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Population over time in Platteville

Year	Population	% Change
2019	12,264	-0.3%
2018	12,301	0.9%
2017	12,194	1.4%
2016	12,020	2.4%
2015	11,740	2.3%
2014	11,480	2.0%
2013	11,260	0.8%
2012	11,170	0.7%
2011	11,095	1.3%
2010	10,951	-

Race / Ethnicity in Platteville

White

91.1% (11,168)

African American

3.0% (366)

American Indian

0.4% (52)

Asian

2.7% (326)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

0.6% (76)

Hispanic

2.3% (276)

Race	Platteville	WI	USA
White	91.1%	81.3%	60.7%
African American	3.0%	6.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	2.7%	2.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Two Or More	0.6%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	2.3%	6.8%	18.0%

Gender in Platteville

Female

45.5% (5,584)

Male

54.5% (6,680)

Gender	Platteville	WI	USA
Female	45.5%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	54.5%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Platteville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (245)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (245)

High School / GED

26.0% (3,188)

Some College

20.0% (2,452)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (858)

Bachelor's Degree

22.0% (2,698)

Master's Degree

13.0% (1,594)

Professional Degree

3.0% (367)

Doctorate Degree

5.0% (613)

Education	Platteville	WI	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	2.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	11.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	22.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	13.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	5.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Platteville, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000

11.0% (134,383)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.8% (46,082)

$15,000 to $24,999

14.3% (175,412)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.2% (113,274)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.6% (191,169)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.7% (192,656)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.2% (186,115)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.5% (128,734)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.0% (36,569)

$200,000 or more

1.8% (22,000)

Income	Platteville	WI	USA
Less than $10,000	11.0%	4.7%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.8%	4.3%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	14.3%	9.0%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.2%	9.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.6%	13.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.7%	18.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.2%	14.2%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.5%	15.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.0%	5.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.8%	4.9%	7.7%