The Town FilesArgyle, Wisconsin
Village in Lafayette County · population 783 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,300
- Household income
- $59,702
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 45.0
Argyle is a village of 783 people in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $137,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 80% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Wisconsin towns.
How Argyle 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 Argyle is worth $137,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $59,702, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $608 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Argyle | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $608 | $951 |
| Median household income | $59,702 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Argyle
| People | Argyle | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Argyle
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 39.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 8, 1988 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Lafayette County since 1996
Lafayette County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lafayette County
Lafayette County had 5,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,347 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Argyle itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Argyle
3 public schools with 284 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Elementary | PK-5 | 147 | 10.5 |
| Argyle High | 9-12 | 77 | 8.6 |
| Argyle Middle | 6-8 | 60 | 10.0 |
Towns near Argyle
- Adams, WI4.7 mi · 540 people · home $339,300
- Wiota, WI5.4 mi · 830 people · home $278,100
- Jordan, WI6.5 mi · 602 people · home $278,300
- Blanchardville, WI7.5 mi · 807 people · home $172,200
- York, WI8.9 mi · 969 people · home $418,100
- Monroe, WI10.4 mi · 1,291 people · home $307,100
- Washington, WI10.5 mi · 842 people · home $292,300
- Moscow, WI11.1 mi · 582 people · home $443,600
Argyle questions
Is Argyle, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Argyle scores better for retirees than 49% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 64%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Argyle?
The median owner-occupied home in Argyle is valued at $137,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,702, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $608 a month.
What is the weather like in Argyle?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.7 inches of precipitation a year and 39.2 inches of snow.
Does Argyle get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 8, 1988. 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)