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Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Population: 10,818 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wisconsin Dells, WI is $312,340 — up 4.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,543/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,340

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,340
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$313,882
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
129
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Wisconsin Dells High, Spring Hill Elementary, Wisconsin Dells Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sauk County Landfill (22.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
133
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Portage Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
26.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,809
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,313
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wisconsin DellsState medianUS median
Median home value$312,340$316,891$289,727
Typical rent$1,543/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,809$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
$312,340.
What is typical rent in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Typical rent: $1,543/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wisconsin Dells, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wisconsin Dells, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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