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Pleasant Prairie, WI

Kenosha CountyElev. 212 m
Population
21,515
Median home
$336,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie is a city in Wisconsin with about 21,515 residents. Pleasant Prairie sits in Kenosha County. The median age is 44.2 and the median household income is $103,903. Homes carry a median value of $336,300, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.6%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,515
Median age
44.2
Median household income
$103,903
Per-capita income
$48,680
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
26.4 min
Work from home
12.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black2%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.9%
Sales & office19.1%
Service14.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$336,300
Median gross rent
$1,446/mo
Owner-occupied
77.2%
Median year built
1994
Households
8,505
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Pleasant Prairie has 4 public schools3 elementary, 1 high.

Lakeview Technology AcademyHighGrades 912
Pleasant Prairie ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Prairie Lane ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Whittier ElementaryElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% above national
Pleasant Prairie434
Wisconsin304
United States386
600% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime56% below national
Pleasant Prairie864
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
57% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pleasant Prairie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pleasant Prairie.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kenosha County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pleasant Prairie is in Kenosha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pleasant Prairie sits in Kenosha County. Elevation ~212 m.

Map of Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Registered sex offenders in Pleasant Prairie, WI (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Daniel S Nelson, 32ABSCONDER
Pleasant Prairie · Kenosha County · 53158
AKA Daniel S Nelson, Dan Nelson
Jose A Rodriguez-Castillo, 34
Pleasant Prairie · 53158
AKA Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Jose A Castillo-Rodriguez
John J Miller Jr, 63ABSCONDER
Pleasant Prairie · Kenosha County · 53158
AKA John J-Jr Miller, John Julius Miller Jr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pleasant Prairie — frequently asked

What is the population of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin?
Pleasant Prairie has a population of about 21,515, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pleasant Prairie?
The median home value in Pleasant Prairie is $336,300, and the median gross rent is $1,446/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pleasant Prairie safe? What is the crime rate?
Pleasant Prairie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 434 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pleasant Prairie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenosha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Pleasant Prairie?
Pleasant Prairie has 4 public schools (3 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pleasant Prairie?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Pleasant Prairie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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