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Prairie du sac, WI

Prairie du sac, WI.

Population: 6,503 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Prairie du sac, WI is $428,611 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $416,117 after a median 36 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$428,611

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$428,611
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$430,631
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$416,117
Median list price
$472,400
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Grand Avenue Elementary, Sauk Prairie High, Bridges Elementary, Tower Rock Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sauk County Landfill (13.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
271

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,142
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,328

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Sauk-Prairie Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,014
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,683
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
162

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Prairie du sacState medianUS median
Median home value$428,611$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$416,117$322,500$325,000
Median days on market36 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,014$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Prairie du sac, WI?
$428,611.
What is the median sale price in Prairie du sac, WI?
$416,117.
How long do homes take to sell in Prairie du sac, WI?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Prairie du sac, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Prairie du sac, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
Is Prairie du sac, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Prairie du sac, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Prairie du sac, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Prairie du sac, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Prairie du sac, WI?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Prairie du sac, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Prairie du sac, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Prairie du sac, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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