The Town FilesLeroy, Wisconsin
Town in Dodge County · population 956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,700
- Household income
- $85,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 50.0
Leroy is a town of 956 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $232,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 92% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 87% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 71% of Wisconsin towns.
How Leroy 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 Leroy is worth $232,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $85,000, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 89.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leroy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $951 |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Leroy
| People | Leroy | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 16.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Leroy
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 40.2 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
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on July 18, 1996 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 18, 1996.
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 Leroy itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Leroy
- Brownsville, WI5.4 mi · 598 people · home $260,400
- Chester, WI5.4 mi · 895 people · home $267,200
- Kekoskee, WI5.6 mi · 896 people · home $305,100
- Mayville, WI6.2 mi · 5,196 people · home $193,000
- Oakfield, WI6.5 mi · 681 people · home $286,500
- Lomira, WI6.8 mi · 1,099 people · home $279,500
- Oakfield, WI7.4 mi · 1,052 people · home $240,700
- Lomira, WI7.5 mi · 2,678 people · home $235,400
Leroy questions
Is Leroy, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leroy scores better for retirees than 56% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 92%. 27.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.0).
How much does a house cost in Leroy?
The median owner-occupied home in Leroy is valued at $232,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,000, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Leroy?
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 40.2 inches of snow.
Does Leroy get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leroy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on July 18, 1996. 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)