The Town FilesStockbridge, Wisconsin
Village in Calumet County · population 678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $372,700
- Household income
- $59,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 58.3
Stockbridge is a village of 678 people in Calumet County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $372,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 93% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of Wisconsin towns.
How Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge is worth $372,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $59,167, which is more affordable than 0% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $750 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockbridge | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $750 | $951 |
| Median household income | $59,167 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.3% | — |
Who lives in Stockbridge
| People | Stockbridge | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Stockbridge
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 33.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockbridge since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 27, 2026 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 95 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 29, 1998.
Severe weather in Calumet County since 1996
Calumet 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 |
| August 11, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1933: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Calumet County
Calumet County had 16,250 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,037 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Stockbridge itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Stockbridge
3 public schools with 201 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Elementary | PK-5 | 98 | 10.9 |
| Stockbridge High | 9-12 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Stockbridge Middle | 6-8 | 47 | 11.8 |
Towns near Stockbridge
- Stockbridge, WI3.3 mi · 1,453 people · home $325,000
- Chilton, WI5.8 mi · 1,059 people · home $332,900
- Brothertown, WI7.5 mi · 1,328 people · home $249,700
- Sherwood, WI7.7 mi · 3,271 people · home $351,200
- Chilton, WI7.8 mi · 4,080 people · home $161,900
- Harrison, WI8.6 mi · 12,418 people · home $348,500
- Hilbert, WI8.9 mi · 1,248 people · home $167,300
- Woodville, WI9.5 mi · 850 people · home $307,600
Stockbridge questions
Is Stockbridge, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockbridge scores better for retirees than 65% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 93%. 39.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.3).
How much does a house cost in Stockbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockbridge is valued at $372,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,167, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $750 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockbridge?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.9 inches of precipitation a year and 43.5 inches of snow.
Does Stockbridge get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 27, 2026. 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)