The Town FilesCaledonia, Wisconsin
Town in Waupaca County · population 1,712 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,600
- Household income
- $109,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 48.7
Caledonia is a town of 1,712 people in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $339,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 84% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 73% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 73% of Wisconsin towns.
How Caledonia 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 Caledonia is worth $339,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $109,167, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $914 a month. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caledonia | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $914 | $951 |
| Median household income | $109,167 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Caledonia
| People | Caledonia | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Caledonia
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 1, 1970 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Waupaca County since 1996
Waupaca County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 Waupaca County
Waupaca County had 18,649 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,246 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Caledonia itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Caledonia
1 public school with 136 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readfield Elementary | PK-4 | 136 | 17.0 |
Towns near Caledonia
- Mukwa, WI4.1 mi · 2,830 people · home $316,700
- Fremont, WI4.7 mi · 689 people · home $235,300
- Dale, WI5.3 mi · 2,869 people · home $357,400
- Dale, WI5.8 mi · 570 people · home $250,400
- Hortonia, WI5.8 mi · 1,052 people · home $418,300
- Weyauwega, WI6.8 mi · 567 people · home $267,900
- New London, WI7.4 mi · 7,348 people · home $174,800
- Weyauwega, WI7.5 mi · 1,796 people · home $152,100
Caledonia questions
Is Caledonia, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caledonia scores better for retirees than 51% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 73%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Caledonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Caledonia is valued at $339,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,167, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $914 a month.
What is the weather like in Caledonia?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 45.9 inches of snow.
Does Caledonia get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caledonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 1, 1970. 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)