The Town FilesDell Prairie, Wisconsin
Town in Adams County · population 1,631 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $267,900
- Household income
- $88,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 47.0
Dell Prairie is a town of 1,631 people in Adams County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $267,900, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Dell Prairie 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 Dell Prairie is worth $267,900, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $88,516, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,277 a month. 90.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dell Prairie | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,277 | $951 |
| Median household income | $88,516 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 90.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.9% | — |
Who lives in Dell Prairie
| People | Dell Prairie | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Dell Prairie
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 8.0°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dell Prairie since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 28, 2018 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 14, 2026.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 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 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 4,412 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,533 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Dell Prairie itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Towns near Dell Prairie
- Wisconsin Dells, WI3.8 mi · 2,942 people · home $207,100
- New Haven, WI5.0 mi · 680 people · home $207,700
- Newport, WI6.2 mi · 607 people · home $256,600
- Lyndon, WI6.2 mi · 1,493 people · home $221,700
- Springville, WI6.3 mi · 1,283 people · home $189,700
- Lake Delton, WI7.1 mi · 3,501 people · home $178,300
- Jackson, WI7.9 mi · 1,141 people · home $203,200
- Kildare, WI8.5 mi · 690 people · home $209,400
Dell Prairie questions
Is Dell Prairie, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dell Prairie scores better for retirees than 38% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 98%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Dell Prairie?
The median owner-occupied home in Dell Prairie is valued at $267,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,516, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,277 a month.
What is the weather like in Dell Prairie?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 8.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Dell Prairie get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dell Prairie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 28, 2018. 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)