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Prairie du Chien, WI

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Population
5,408
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
641 ft
Median Home Value
$161,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$795/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,268
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in WisconsinPopulation rankingHighest population places in WisconsinNearest larger communityDubuque, Iowa43 miles away · 59,148 residents.

About Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien is a city and the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, situated near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. Established by French voyageurs in 1673 as the region's second-oldest European settlement, the historic community of approximately 5,491 is served by the Prairie du Chien Area School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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