The Town FilesArgonne, Wisconsin
Town in Forest County · population 546 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,700
- Household income
- $84,432
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 73°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 50.4
Argonne is a town of 546 people in Forest County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $166,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 93% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Argonne 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 Argonne is worth $166,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $84,432, which is more affordable than 97% of Wisconsin towns. 98.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Argonne | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $84,432 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 98.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 43.7% | — |
Who lives in Argonne
| People | Argonne | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Argonne
July highs average 73.4°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argonne since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2011 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Forest County since 1996
Forest County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Forest County
Forest County had 3,244 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,541 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Argonne itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Argonne
- Three Lakes, WI13.7 mi · 2,413 people · home $325,500
- Crandon, WI14.7 mi · 606 people · home $168,400
- Three Lakes, WI14.9 mi · 605 people · home $170,000
- Crandon, WI15.9 mi · 1,713 people · home $136,500
- Washington, WI16.7 mi · 1,587 people · home $334,700
- Lincoln, WI17.0 mi · 1,133 people · home $212,300
- Laona, WI18.3 mi · 1,215 people · home $191,800
- Laona, WI18.8 mi · 519 people · home $128,100
Argonne questions
Is Argonne, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Argonne scores better for retirees than 89% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 93%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in Argonne?
The median owner-occupied home in Argonne is valued at $166,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,432, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Argonne?
July highs average 73.4°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 74.7 inches of snow.
Does Argonne get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argonne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2011. 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)