The Town FilesReeseville, Wisconsin
Village in Dodge County · population 763 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,000
- Household income
- $71,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.1
Reeseville is a village of 763 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $167,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 71% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 70% of Wisconsin towns.
How Reeseville 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 Reeseville is worth $167,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,932, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $956 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reeseville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $956 | $951 |
| Median household income | $71,932 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Reeseville
| People | Reeseville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Reeseville
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 8.8°F. About 36.3 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 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reeseville since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 15, 2025 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on May 14, 2001.
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 Reeseville itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Towns near Reeseville
- Lowell, WI1.2 mi · 1,166 people · home $322,400
- Shields, WI5.2 mi · 503 people · home $284,000
- Elba, WI5.5 mi · 1,041 people · home $352,500
- Clyman, WI7.0 mi · 712 people · home $340,200
- Portland, WI7.3 mi · 1,091 people · home $281,300
- Emmet, WI8.2 mi · 1,310 people · home $362,900
- Calamus, WI9.0 mi · 1,043 people · home $371,000
- Columbus, WI9.6 mi · 5,540 people · home $230,600
Reeseville questions
Is Reeseville, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reeseville scores better for retirees than 53% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 71%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Reeseville?
The median owner-occupied home in Reeseville is valued at $167,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,932, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $956 a month.
What is the weather like in Reeseville?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 8.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.8 inches of snow.
Does Reeseville get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reeseville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 15, 2025. 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)