Patch Grove Tower, 2008
Patch Grove’s story
Patch Grove in pictures
Census counts: 177 in 1870, 201 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
Explore the history →Patch GroveWI
A town of 368.
Population
368
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$274K
Census ACS
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
27.7
years
Jobs based here
73
A commuter town
Is Patch Grove a good place to live?
Patch Grove’s median age is 27.7 years, below both the Wisconsin town median (42.1 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 1 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Patch Grove. Patch Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
368 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WyalusingMillvilleBloomingtonLittle GrantMount HopePatch Grove
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Patch Grove: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Patch Grove, and how to reach them.
PowerScenic Rivers Energy Coop15.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers25% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Patch Grove’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Patch Grove ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes53821, 53804, 53816, 5380153821 35% · 53804 30% · 53816 21% · 53801 14%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Patch Grove.
Schools
The schools Patch Grove’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the River Ridge School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 190 | B |
| River Ridge HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 167 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Patch Grove has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Patch Grove for work: only 7% work in town. Patch Grove’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 2.2% of Patch Grove residents live below the poverty line.
7%work in town
| Patch Grove | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Patch Grove7%
Prairie du Chien16%
Lancaster8%
Madison7%
Bridgeport6%
17 mi
median commute distance
73
jobs based in Patch Grove
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Patch Grove, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Patch Grove has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Patch Grove is 82°F.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–29°
Spring37–56°
Summer60–80°
Fall40–59°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Patch Grove, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 2001, 14 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Patch Grove.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
14
paid flood claims since 2001
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Patch Grove stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with more of its adults who get no exercise outside work
34% of adults get no exercise outside work in Patch Grove. Patch Grove beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Patch Grove.
| Patch Grove | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Patch Grove | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.8% | 9.9% |
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center
8.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Patch Grove
18pages on Patch Grove
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Patch Grove; the nearest are
Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fennimore16.5 mi$4,904 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-PlattevilleUniversity or college · Public · Platteville28.4 mi$8,644 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Patch Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Patch Grove for work
Where Patch Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
73jobs based in Patch Grove
7%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Patch Grove
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Patch Grove is a village in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 201 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Patch Grove.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,112 ft
- ZIP code
- 53817
Questions about Patch Grove
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Patch Grove, WI a good place to live?
Patch Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.