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Sauk City, WI


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Sauk City, Wisconsin

Sauk City, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 21 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 93 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 3,109 people people live in Sauk City.

The People and Families of Sauk City

In Sauk City, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Sauk City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sauk City had a median family income of $45,156.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Sauk City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Sauk City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Sauk City, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the village.

Commuting

In Sauk City, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Sauk City, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sauk City Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sauk City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sauk City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sauk City, WI

Comparing Sauk City 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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