The Town FilesLodi, Wisconsin
City in Columbia County · population 3,189 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $328,200
- Household income
- $117,584
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 44.3
Lodi is a city of 3,189 people in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $328,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Lodi 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 Lodi is worth $328,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $117,584, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,248 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lodi | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $328,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,248 | $951 |
| Median household income | $117,584 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lodi
| People | Lodi | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Lodi
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 9.6°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lodi since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 7, 1984 about 2.7 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 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Columbia County since 1996
Columbia County has been included in 11 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 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 26, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1719: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Columbia County
Columbia County had 21,963 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,667 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Lodi itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Lodi
5 public schools with 1,487 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High | 9-12 | 451 | 12.5 |
| Lodi Primary | PK-2 | 396 | 17.2 |
| Lodi Middle | 6-8 | 326 | 12.1 |
| Lodi Elementary | 3-5 | 239 | 13.3 |
| Ouisconsing School of Collaboration (charter) | 3-5 | 75 | 15.0 |
Towns near Lodi
- Lodi, WI1.7 mi · 3,282 people · home $441,500
- Lake Wisconsin, WI4.4 mi · 4,616 people · home $452,400
- Dekorra, WI8.5 mi · 2,500 people · home $370,600
- Poynette, WI8.6 mi · 2,590 people · home $296,600
- Prairie du Sac, WI9.9 mi · 4,420 people · home $321,300
- Sauk City, WI10.1 mi · 3,518 people · home $291,400
- Waunakee, WI10.3 mi · 14,879 people · home $515,900
- Springfield, WI10.6 mi · 2,929 people · home $554,700
Lodi questions
Is Lodi, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lodi scores better for retirees than 94% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 38%. 27.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Lodi?
The median owner-occupied home in Lodi is valued at $328,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,584, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,248 a month.
What is the weather like in Lodi?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 9.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43.7 inches of snow.
Does Lodi get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lodi 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)