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Fennimore, WI


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Fennimore, Wisconsin

Fennimore, Wisconsin, in Grant county, is 33 miles N of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 139 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 2,387 people in the city.

The People and Families of Fennimore

In Fennimore, about 54% of adults are married.

Fennimore has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fennimore had a median family income of $42,287. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Fennimore.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,500) in Fennimore. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Fennimore.

Fennimore Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Fennimore is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Fennimore, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Fennimore than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fennimore Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fennimore Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fennimore Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fennimore, WI

Comparing Fennimore 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men73
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built44
Affordability of Property Taxes49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime78
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