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Living in Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien is a city in the United States. Its population was 5,491 in July 2026. There were 22 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 6 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 66.8%, and the vacancy rate was 14.3% in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Prairie du Chien?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Prairie du Chien.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$795 per month, while the median home value was US$161,300 in July 2026. 33.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Prairie du Chien yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$795/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct14.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,455 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent698.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 64 people of 5,408 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$54,268 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Prairie du Chien is 2.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Prairie du Chien 2.1%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd54,268 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct70.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct11.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,387 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate2.06 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Prairie du Chien. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Prairie du Chien. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct15.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents22 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,206 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prairie du Chien when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPrairie du Chien highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Prairie du Chien highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents70.97 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.03 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPCD3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Prairie du Chien. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Prairie du Chien.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Prairie du Chien average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Prairie du Chien average monthly precipitation, mm04080120160313252103119148105105101695440JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.72 · Feb 0.056 · Mar 7.17 · Apr 14.78 · May 21.22 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 28.39 · Aug 27.39 · Sep 23.44 · Oct 16.5 · Nov 7.72 · Dec 0.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00476827 (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -12.39 · Feb -10.39 · Mar -3.94 · Apr 2.56 · May 9 · Jun 14.94 · Jul 17.28 · Aug 16.11 · Sep 11.11 · Oct 4.5 · Nov -2.11 · Dec -8.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00476827 (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.56 · Feb -5.17 · Mar 1.61 · Apr 8.67 · May 15.11 · Jun 20.67 · Jul 22.83 · Aug 21.72 · Sep 17.28 · Oct 10.5 · Nov 2.78 · Dec -3.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 30.99 · Feb 32 · Mar 52.07 · Apr 102.6 · May 118.9 · Jun 148.1 · Jul 104.6 · Aug 105.4 · Sep 101.3 · Oct 69.09 · Nov 53.85 · Dec 39.62 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00476827 (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN)13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3145.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.19 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm594.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.23 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-3.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Spring Valley5,408 residentsPiedmont5,411 residentsPosen5,405 residentsCanal Fulton5,412 residentsYarmouth Port5,403 residentsSansom Park5,402 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Prairie du Chien residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.8%Foreign residents 1.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.492 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents64 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density353.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,408 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Prairie du Chien a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on work · range 40–64%
Family56%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 42–70%
Retirement47%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents64 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,408 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.58 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent698.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,455 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd161,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes66.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour48.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct77.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct16.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count3 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202237,332 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 20223 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,228 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct5.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct73.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Prairie du Chien?

The median gross salary is 3,387 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Prairie du Chien?

The unemployment rate is 2.06 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Prairie du Chien?

The published population is 5,408 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Prairie du Chien?

64 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Prairie du Chien a good place to live?

Prairie du Chien may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Prairie du Chien, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/prairie-du-chien/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Prairie du Chien, United States: rent, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00476827 (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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