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Muscoda, WI — ZIP 53573

Population: 2,906 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 53573 (Muscoda, WI) is $232,613 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 65 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 cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,613

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$232,613
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+105.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$234,129
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$225,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-16.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$803/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,249/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,694/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)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Riverdale Elementary, Riverdale Junior High, Riverdale High, Riverdale Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
36.3 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,130
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Sky Hollow Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL, GUNDERSEN ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, LAFAYETTE HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-67 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,372
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
53.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,239
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
122

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

How it compares

ZIP 53573State medianUS median
Typical home value$232,613$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$225,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,372$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 typical home value in ZIP 53573?
$232,613.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53573?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53573?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53573?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 53573?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 53573 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 53573. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 53573?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 53573?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53573?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 53573?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 53573 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 53573?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53573?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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