The Town FilesCarlton, Wisconsin
Town in Kewaunee County · population 1,008 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $230,800
- Household income
- $81,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 50.2
Carlton is a town of 1,008 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $230,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 92% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Carlton 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 Carlton is worth $230,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $81,250, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $880 a month. 95.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carlton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $880 | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 95.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Carlton
| People | Carlton | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Carlton
July highs average 76.3°F and January lows 12.4°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carlton since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 5, 1994 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 20, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Kewaunee County since 1996
Kewaunee County has been included in 8 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 |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County had 6,742 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,194 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Carlton itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Carlton
- West Kewaunee, WI5.2 mi · 1,278 people · home $220,400
- Kewaunee, WI6.8 mi · 2,837 people · home $159,600
- Montpelier, WI8.2 mi · 1,362 people · home $270,300
- Mishicot, WI8.2 mi · 1,327 people · home $230,400
- Gibson, WI8.8 mi · 1,315 people · home $247,100
- Mishicot, WI10.6 mi · 1,432 people · home $143,800
- Luxemburg, WI11.0 mi · 1,458 people · home $293,800
- New Denmark, WI11.8 mi · 1,562 people · home $366,400
Carlton questions
Is Carlton, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carlton scores better for retirees than 71% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 92%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Carlton?
The median owner-occupied home in Carlton is valued at $230,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,250, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $880 a month.
What is the weather like in Carlton?
July highs average 76.3°F and January lows 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.1 inches of snow.
Does Carlton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carlton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 5, 1994. 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)