The Town FilesRandom Lake, Wisconsin
Village in Sheboygan County · population 1,561 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,900
- Household income
- $89,601
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.0
Random Lake is a village of 1,561 people in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $278,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 82% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Random Lake 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 Random Lake is worth $278,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $89,601, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Random Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $858 | $951 |
| Median household income | $89,601 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Random Lake
| People | Random Lake | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Random Lake
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 11.2°F. About 31.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Random Lake since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 28, 2018 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 1989.
Severe weather in Sheboygan County since 1996
Sheboygan County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County had 61,178 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,379 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Random Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Random Lake
3 public schools with 683 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Random Lake Elementary | PK-5 | 309 | 15.5 |
| Random Lake High | 9-12 | 219 | 12.2 |
| Random Lake Middle | 6-8 | 155 | 11.1 |
Towns near Random Lake
- Sherman, WI2.6 mi · 1,452 people · home $310,000
- Fredonia, WI3.3 mi · 2,078 people · home $340,500
- Holland, WI5.7 mi · 2,273 people · home $362,000
- Fredonia, WI5.8 mi · 2,279 people · home $286,000
- Waubeka, WI6.1 mi · 640 people · home $279,400
- Belgium, WI6.4 mi · 1,450 people · home $357,700
- Belgium, WI6.6 mi · 2,421 people · home $244,600
- Cedar Grove, WI6.8 mi · 2,101 people · home $231,200
Random Lake questions
Is Random Lake, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Random Lake scores better for retirees than 89% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 77%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Random Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Random Lake is valued at $278,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,601, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Random Lake?
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 11.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.9 inches of precipitation a year and 48.6 inches of snow.
Does Random Lake get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Random Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 28, 2018. 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)