The Town FilesLafayette County, Wisconsin
16,942 people. The median home is worth $194,500 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $76,462.
Towns in Lafayette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 2,462 | $155,100 | $56,641 | 31.7 |
| Shullsburg | 1,173 | $148,800 | $64,028 | 44.2 |
| Belmont | 989 | $191,200 | $61,875 | 39.8 |
| Benton | 946 | $157,400 | $80,938 | 40.7 |
| Darlington | 923 | $271,000 | $78,750 | 39.1 |
| Wiota | 830 | $278,100 | $103,125 | 42.8 |
| Blanchardville | 807 | $172,200 | $64,531 | 40.9 |
| Belmont | 794 | $251,000 | $89,083 | 35.8 |
| Willow Springs | 789 | $352,400 | $90,978 | 44.5 |
| Argyle | 783 | $137,300 | $59,702 | 45.0 |
| Gratiot | 575 | $326,800 | $50,000 | 59.7 |
| Elk Grove | 566 | $270,800 | $96,250 | 20.8 |
People and housing
| Lafayette County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $830 | $951 |
| Median household income | $76,462 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
5,068 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,347 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 701 storm events in Lafayette County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lafayette County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).