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Sun Prairie, WI

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Sun Prairie, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population36,455
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density2,784people per mi²
Median Age36.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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

119/100

19% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $66k$97k
Luxury $127k+$197k+
Elite (Top 5%) $150k+$232k+
Affordability Ratio

93%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
9
Poor
3
Negative
6

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

10 within 20 miles

3.8mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

107.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Sun Prairie, WI

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping12Nearest 10.6 mi
Marina5Nearest 8.1 mi
Winery2Nearest 1.2 mi
Ice Rink1Nearest 7.9 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 6.9 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
$91k+0.2%
20% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$852k
30% above US avg
College Educated
50.9%
45% above US avg
WFH
18.3%
28% above US avg
Homeownership
61.8%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$340k
21% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 78% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−42.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−45.1%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents29% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.90 / 1k Residents45% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.4%
Burglary
0.52 / 1k Residents40% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.83 / 1k Residents24% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.35 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+21Solidly Liberal

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

Presidential history data unavailable.

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 Season170 days217 frost-free
Annual Rainfall37.4"
Elevation994 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
D
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,784/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Hail, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 302 mi · coast 774 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$182.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:26:24.000Z

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