Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Population 29,905

Sun Prairie is located in Dane County, WI. The population is 29,905, making Sun Prairie the 2nd largest city in Dane County.

There are 15 public schools in Sun Prairie with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Sun Prairie is low , and there are 49 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sun Prairie is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sun Prairie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sun Prairie include Windsor, Burke and Bristol.

Sun Prairie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 3.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41%

Crime Rate

38.02% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 148
  • Violent Crimes: 95
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 101
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

17.35% Higher than national avg.
  • 49 offenders in Sun Prairie
  • 16.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

287 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 280

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Sun Prairie, WI and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Sun Prairie's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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266 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sun Prairie, WI issued 266 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 266 permits, 114 were issued for single family homes and 152 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sun Prairie, WI issued 302 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 302 permits, 119 were issued for single family homes and 183 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $940
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,093
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,273
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,703
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,977

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Environmental Hazards

287 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Sun Prairie, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sun Prairie, WI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Sun Prairie, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.15°
  • February 22.73°
  • March 35.55°
  • April 47.07°
  • May 59.21°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 73.32°
  • August 70.22°
  • September 61.73°
  • October 50.72°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sun Prairie, WI

Earthquakes
Sun Prairie, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sun Prairie, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sun Prairie, WI has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sun Prairie, WI has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sun Prairie, WI: $65,203

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sun Prairie is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.53%
White Collar - 68.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Mark Pocan

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Sun Prairie, WI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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