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Shullsburg, WI


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Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Shullsburg, Wisconsin, in Lafayette county, is 22 miles E of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 122 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 1,246 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Shullsburg

In Shullsburg, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shullsburg had a median family income of $41,500.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Shullsburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Shullsburg that were owner-occupied was 80%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Shullsburg has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Shullsburg, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyShullsburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Shullsburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shullsburg, WI

Comparing Shullsburg 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 Citizens88
Female Share of the Population79
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men73
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built21
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