The Town FilesVilas County, Wisconsin
23,647 people. The median home is worth $300,000 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $68,431.
Towns in Vilas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac du Flambeau | 3,552 | $340,900 | $57,009 | 46.1 |
| Arbor Vitae | 3,403 | $280,600 | $72,583 | 45.7 |
| Lincoln | 2,659 | $290,600 | $77,500 | 53.7 |
People and housing
| Vilas County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $847 | $951 |
| Median household income | $68,431 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 55.7 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
8,275 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,114 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 504 storm events in Vilas County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Vilas County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| August 16, 1999 | Flood | DR-1284: Wi-Flood-07/20/99 |
| July 10, 1984 | Flood | EM-3091: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).