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Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 34
Population21,515
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density645people per mi²
Median Age44.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

122/100

22% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $65k$96k
Luxury $137k+$213k+
Elite (Top 5%) $162k+$250k+
Affordability Ratio

108%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
30
Positive
16
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

2.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

14 within 20 miles

3.2mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

37.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Pleasant Prairie, WI

1.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 2 mi
Camping6Nearest 8.5 mi
Marina6Nearest 5.3 mi
Winery1Nearest 6.4 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 19.7 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 9.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$104k+4.3%
38% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$897k
37% above US avg
College Educated
39.8%
14% above US avg
WFH
12.5%
13% below US avg
Homeownership
77.2%
18% above US avg
Median Home
$336k
19% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 82% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
13.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−11.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−14.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.78 / 1k Residents8% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−8.5%
Burglary
0.37 / 1k Residents58% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.53 / 1k Residents48% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.27 / 1k Residents77% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+2Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season187 days239 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.6"
Elevation722 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor47 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak645/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Strong Wind, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 269 mi · coast 701 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$63.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 35 mi away
Nearest Major AirportORD38 mi away
Distance to State Capital85 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison5.3 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:13:15.000Z

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