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Platteville, Wisconsin

Introduction to Platteville, Wisconsin

Platteville, Wisconsin, in Grant county, is 18 miles NE of Dubuque, Iowa and 132 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 9,989.

Platteville History

Platteville was named after the Platte River. The city was initially a small fur trading and farming community situated on the banks of the Platte River. The city was affected by a mining boom in the first decade of the 19th century. Lead was discovered in the area and a mining college was soon established. In 1828, large numbers of Winnebago Native Americans began claiming ownership of the land, but the tribes were soon dispersed.

Platteville and nearby Attractions

  • First Capitol
  • Pendarvis
  • Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
  • Governor Dodge State Park
  • Mineral Point Railroad Museum
  • Dubuque Museum of Art

Things To Do In Platteville

The city of Platteville has numerous parks, museums, and historical sites nearby. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area has picnic areas, hiking trails and offers a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Museum and the Mineral Point Railroad Museum are nearby as well.

Platteville Transportation

Dubuque Regional Airport is nearby.

Platteville Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPlatteville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Platteville College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Platteville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Platteville, WI

Comparing Platteville 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
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