The Town FilesDodgeville, Wisconsin
City in Iowa County · population 4,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,600
- Household income
- $72,288
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 38.6
Dodgeville is a city of 4,984 people in Iowa County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $242,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 89% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 87% of Wisconsin towns.
How Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville is worth $242,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $72,288, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $999 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dodgeville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $999 | $951 |
| Median household income | $72,288 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dodgeville
| People | Dodgeville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Dodgeville
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 8.9°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodgeville since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 7, 1984 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 201 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Iowa County since 1996
Iowa County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Iowa County
Iowa County had 10,688 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,369 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Dodgeville itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Dodgeville
3 public schools with 1,060 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgeville Elementary | PK-4 | 379 | 10.5 |
| Dodgeville High | 9-12 | 371 | 12.8 |
| Dodgeville Middle | 5-8 | 310 | 10.7 |
Towns near Dodgeville
- Mineral Point, WI7.6 mi · 2,581 people · home $212,200
- Mount Horeb, WI20.3 mi · 7,754 people · home $388,900
- Platteville, WI23.8 mi · 11,836 people · home $200,100
- Cross Plains, WI26.5 mi · 4,104 people · home $376,500
- Fennimore, WI26.5 mi · 2,764 people · home $161,400
- Richland Center, WI28.8 mi · 5,114 people · home $158,300
- Sauk City, WI29.2 mi · 3,518 people · home $291,400
- Middleton, WI29.3 mi · 6,792 people · home $689,400
Dodgeville questions
Is Dodgeville, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dodgeville scores better for retirees than 42% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 15%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Dodgeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Dodgeville is valued at $242,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,288, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $999 a month.
What is the weather like in Dodgeville?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Dodgeville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodgeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 7, 1984. 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)