The Town FilesElroy, Wisconsin
City in Juneau County · population 1,356 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,600
- Household income
- $58,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.4
Elroy is a city of 1,356 people in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $136,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 75% of Wisconsin towns.
How Elroy 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 Elroy is worth $136,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $58,385, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elroy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $850 | $951 |
| Median household income | $58,385 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Elroy
| People | Elroy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Elroy
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elroy since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 19, 1957 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 16, 1963.
Severe weather in Juneau County since 1996
Juneau County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 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 |
Jobs and pay in Juneau County
Juneau County had 9,256 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,884 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Elroy itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Elroy
3 public schools with 451 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royall High | 7-12 | 207 | 9.9 |
| Royall Elementary | PK-3 | 164 | 11.7 |
| Royall Intermediate | 4-6 | 80 | 11.4 |
Towns near Elroy
- Plymouth, WI2.7 mi · 578 people · home $309,200
- Wonewoc, WI4.3 mi · 677 people · home $255,200
- Glendale, WI5.5 mi · 663 people · home $301,400
- Hillsboro, WI6.1 mi · 787 people · home $208,900
- Wonewoc, WI6.5 mi · 758 people · home $119,000
- Hillsboro, WI6.7 mi · 1,397 people · home $155,800
- Lindina, WI7.1 mi · 685 people · home $225,500
- Summit, WI7.8 mi · 666 people · home $291,300
Elroy questions
Is Elroy, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elroy scores better for retirees than 11% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 36%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Elroy?
The median owner-occupied home in Elroy is valued at $136,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,385, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Elroy?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 38.7 inches of snow.
Does Elroy get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elroy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 19, 1957. 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)