The Town FilesSpring Green, Wisconsin
Village in Sauk County · population 1,566 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,800
- Household income
- $87,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 51.3
Spring Green is a village of 1,566 people in Sauk County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $248,800, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 86% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Spring Green 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 Spring Green is worth $248,800, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $87,344, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,133 a month. 68.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spring Green | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,133 | $951 |
| Median household income | $87,344 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 68.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Spring Green
| People | Spring Green | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Spring Green
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Green since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 29, 2014 about 7.9 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 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 21, 1974.
Severe weather in Sauk County since 1996
Sauk County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sauk County
Sauk County had 36,498 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,177 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Spring Green itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Spring Green
3 public schools with 954 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | 9-12 | 376 | 13.0 |
| River Valley Middle | 5-8 | 311 | 10.7 |
| River Valley Elementary | 1-4 | 267 | 11.6 |
Towns near Spring Green
- Spring Green, WI2.3 mi · 1,828 people · home $241,300
- Lone Rock, WI6.7 mi · 829 people · home $115,900
- Plain, WI7.0 mi · 749 people · home $234,200
- Arena, WI7.4 mi · 1,486 people · home $320,900
- Arena, WI8.2 mi · 844 people · home $194,400
- Troy, WI8.8 mi · 781 people · home $435,800
- Franklin, WI9.0 mi · 668 people · home $373,500
- Bear Creek, WI9.7 mi · 641 people · home $347,700
Spring Green questions
Is Spring Green, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spring Green scores better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 80%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Spring Green?
The median owner-occupied home in Spring Green is valued at $248,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,344, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,133 a month.
What is the weather like in Spring Green?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Spring Green get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Green since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 29, 2014. 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)