The Town FilesAllenton, Wisconsin
Community in Washington County · population 859 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,800
- Household income
- $102,868
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 32.7
Allenton is a community of 859 people in Washington County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $235,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 99% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 93% of Wisconsin towns.
How Allenton ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Allenton is worth $235,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $102,868, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Allenton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $102,868 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Allenton
| People | Allenton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 38.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Allenton
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allenton since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1981 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 58,417 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,316 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Allenton itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Public schools in Allenton
1 public school with 448 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allenton Elementary | PK-5 | 448 | 17.9 |
Towns near Allenton
- Addison, WI0.6 mi · 3,464 people · home $269,000
- Wayne, WI4.9 mi · 2,182 people · home $399,200
- Barton, WI6.3 mi · 2,743 people · home $383,100
- Herman, WI6.4 mi · 1,135 people · home $386,400
- Hartford, WI6.4 mi · 3,400 people · home $366,100
- Slinger, WI6.9 mi · 5,992 people · home $367,000
- Hartford, WI7.1 mi · 15,626 people · home $297,100
- Theresa, WI7.9 mi · 1,089 people · home $321,000
Allenton questions
Is Allenton, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Allenton scores better for retirees than 9% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 65%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Allenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Allenton is valued at $235,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,868, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Allenton?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 36.3 inches of snow.
Does Allenton get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1981. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)