The Town FilesLoyal, Wisconsin
City in Clark County · population 1,203 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,700
- Household income
- $65,284
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 41.7
Loyal is a city of 1,203 people in Clark County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $119,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Loyal 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 Loyal is worth $119,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $65,284, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $857 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loyal | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $857 | $951 |
| Median household income | $65,284 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Loyal
| People | Loyal | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Loyal
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 5.4°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loyal since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1958 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 13, 2026.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 15 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 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 10, 2018 | Flood | DR-4383: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 11,379 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,135 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Loyal itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Loyal
3 public schools with 478 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Elementary | PK-5 | 205 | 10.3 |
| Loyal High | 9-12 | 167 | 13.9 |
| Loyal Middle School | 6-8 | 106 | 11.8 |
Towns near Loyal
- Loyal, WI1.2 mi · 790 people · home $275,000
- Beaver, WI5.1 mi · 826 people · home $196,500
- Greenwood, WI5.4 mi · 1,058 people · home $119,500
- Eaton, WI5.6 mi · 718 people · home $225,000
- Sherman, WI5.9 mi · 831 people · home $230,200
- York, WI6.8 mi · 844 people · home $208,300
- Warner, WI7.9 mi · 635 people · home $164,600
- Weston, WI8.4 mi · 686 people · home $183,600
Loyal questions
Is Loyal, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loyal scores better for retirees than 4% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 40%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Loyal?
The median owner-occupied home in Loyal is valued at $119,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,284, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $857 a month.
What is the weather like in Loyal?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 5.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 48.6 inches of snow.
Does Loyal get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loyal since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 1958. 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)