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Blue Mounds, WI


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Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 22 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 97 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Madison metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Blue Mounds is home to some 708 residents.

The People and Families of Blue Mounds

In Blue Mounds, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blue Mounds had a median family income of $52,895. The large segment of the population in Blue Mounds with spending money keeps the village vital. Home-based work is more common in the village than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Blue Mounds. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Blue Mounds Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Blue Mounds was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Blue Mounds, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Blue Mounds strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Blue Mounds People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Blue Mounds Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Blue Mounds Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Blue Mounds Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Blue Mounds Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Blue Mounds, WI

Comparing Blue Mounds to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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