Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

About Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien is a close-knit town in southwestern Wisconsin, home to 5,472 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Prairie du Chien is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 927 residents per square mile.

📰 Prairie du Chien News Today

• Prairie du Chien Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Mary Ann Leake, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, June 23, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jun 23
• Beatrice L. "Betty" Whiting Obituary Aug 16, 2026 - Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc · Aug 16
• 301 N Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Realtor.com · Aug 9
• Three arrested in connection with theft at Prairie du Chien business news8000.com · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Prairie du Chien Unique

• The only place in America named Prairie du Chien — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,472.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Prairie du Chien

• Pete's Hamburgers — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Angus Supper Club — steak house
• Hungry House Cafe
• The Barn Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Fort Crawford Museum · Museum
• Villa Louis · Museum
• Fur Trade Museum · Museum
• St. Feriole Island Play Area · Attraction
• St. Feriole Island Riverfront Playground · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Prairie du Chien

• Villa Louis · Museum reviews ★
• Wyalusing State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Blackhawk Junction Park reviews ★
• Broadway Street Park reviews ★
• Cecil Smith Athletic Field reviews ★
• LaRiviere Park reviews ★
• Lawler Park reviews ★
• Limery Ridge Savanna State Natural Area reviews ★
• Lochner Park reviews ★
• Michigan and Park Street Park reviews ★
• Native Prairie Meadow reviews ★
• O'Brien Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Prairie du Chien

• BA Kennedy School
• Bluff View Elementary
• Bluff View Middle
• Mighty River Academy of Virtual Education
• Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst
• Prairie du Chien High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Prairie du Chien

🏘️ Nearby Communities