Maple Bluff, WI

Maple Bluff, Wisconsin

Maple Bluff, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 3 miles N of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 74 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is located in the Madison metropolitan area. Maple Bluff has a population of 1,358.

The People and Families of Maple Bluff

In Maple Bluff, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Maple Bluff people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maple Bluff had a median family income of $129,961. People in Maple Bluff generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Maple Bluff than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Maple Bluff, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Maple Bluff. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Maple Bluff gave more campaign money ($220) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Maple Bluff is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Maple Bluff Housing

Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Maple Bluff. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Maple Bluff, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Maple Bluff, WI

Comparing Maple Bluff to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Maple Bluff Almanac

Maple Bluff Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Maple Bluff Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Maple Bluff residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Maple Bluff Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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