The Town FilesHoricon, Wisconsin
City in Dodge County · population 3,767 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,500
- Household income
- $53,465
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 39.3
Horicon is a city of 3,767 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $172,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 91% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 81% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Horicon 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 Horicon is worth $172,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $53,465, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Horicon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $906 | $951 |
| Median household income | $53,465 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Horicon
| People | Horicon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Horicon
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 8.6°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Horicon since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1977 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 21, 1987.
Severe weather in Dodge County since 1996
Dodge County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Dodge County
Dodge County had 36,662 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,552 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Horicon itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Horicon
3 public schools with 787 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon Elementary School | PK-5 | 368 | 14.7 |
| Horicon High School | 9-12 | 261 | 16.3 |
| Horicon Middle School | 6-8 | 158 | 12.2 |
Towns near Horicon
- Juneau, WI4.3 mi · 2,658 people · home $186,700
- Mayville, WI5.9 mi · 5,196 people · home $193,000
- Beaver Dam, WI8.7 mi · 4,062 people · home $261,400
- Beaver Dam, WI9.6 mi · 16,708 people · home $201,900
- Waupun, WI13.8 mi · 11,344 people · home $188,600
- Lomira, WI14.3 mi · 2,678 people · home $235,400
- Addison, WI15.2 mi · 3,464 people · home $269,000
- Hartford, WI15.7 mi · 15,626 people · home $297,100
Horicon questions
Is Horicon, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Horicon scores better for retirees than 22% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 27%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Horicon?
The median owner-occupied home in Horicon is valued at $172,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,465, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Horicon?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 8.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.8 inches of snow.
Does Horicon get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Horicon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1977. 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)