The Town FilesDellwood, Wisconsin
Community in Adams County · population 579 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,500
- Household income
- $43,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 64.8
Dellwood is a community of 579 people in Adams County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $200,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 86% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 73% of Wisconsin towns.
How Dellwood 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 Dellwood is worth $200,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $43,750, which is more affordable than 5% of Wisconsin towns. 92.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dellwood | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $43,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 58.5% | — |
Who lives in Dellwood
| People | Dellwood | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 49.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 25.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 59.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Dellwood
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 6.0°F. About 35.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dellwood since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2011 about 5.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 2011.
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 Dellwood itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Dellwood
- Quincy, WI3.9 mi · 1,159 people · home $201,900
- Strongs Prairie, WI5.3 mi · 1,145 people · home $215,900
- Adams, WI5.6 mi · 1,761 people · home $102,500
- Friendship, WI5.7 mi · 648 people · home $115,100
- Adams, WI6.0 mi · 1,378 people · home $165,100
- Preston, WI8.6 mi · 1,377 people · home $160,400
- Necedah, WI9.0 mi · 924 people · home $128,400
- Easton, WI9.5 mi · 1,062 people · home $187,500
Dellwood questions
Is Dellwood, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dellwood scores better for retirees than 34% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 86%. 49.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.8).
How much does a house cost in Dellwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Dellwood is valued at $200,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,750, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Dellwood?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 6.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.1 inches of precipitation a year and 52.0 inches of snow.
Does Dellwood get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dellwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2011. 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)