The Town FilesCadiz, Wisconsin
Town in Green County · population 747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,700
- Household income
- $81,719
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 53.8
Cadiz is a town of 747 people in Green County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $217,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 80% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Cadiz 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 Cadiz is worth $217,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $81,719, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cadiz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $925 | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,719 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.9% | — |
Who lives in Cadiz
| People | Cadiz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Cadiz
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 41.5 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
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 1967 about 2.7 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 44 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 17 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 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 15,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Cadiz itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Towns near Cadiz
- Clarno, WI5.8 mi · 1,133 people · home $311,300
- Jordan, WI6.1 mi · 602 people · home $278,300
- Monroe, WI7.9 mi · 10,661 people · home $195,300
- Monroe, WI8.5 mi · 1,291 people · home $307,100
- Orangeville, IL8.8 mi · 766 people · home $152,700
- Wiota, WI9.9 mi · 830 people · home $278,100
- Argyle, WI11.3 mi · 783 people · home $137,300
- Warren, IL11.7 mi · 1,323 people · home $102,200
Cadiz questions
Is Cadiz, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cadiz scores better for retirees than 30% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 67%. 28.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.8).
How much does a house cost in Cadiz?
The median owner-occupied home in Cadiz is valued at $217,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,719, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Cadiz?
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 41.5 inches of snow.
Does Cadiz get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 1967. 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)