Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
27% of residents are 65 or older in Argyle, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Only 4 of the 341 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower median rent than Argyle. Star Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. Argyle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Argyle beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1923 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Argyle, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Argyle.
Most working residents leave Argyle for work: only 4% work in town. Argyle’s median household income is $60,000, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at $87,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The average trip to work in Argyle is 27 minutes.
| Argyle | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Argyle School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 150 | B |
| Argyle HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 85 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Argyle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 11° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Argyle home is worth about $287,000, up 10.7% in a year, 15% below the Wisconsin typical home. 26% of Argyle renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
| Argyle | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 26% | 39% | 48% |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Argyle beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 42% of adults have obesity in Argyle.
| Argyle | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Argyle | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 61.5% | 67.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Argyle Legion Community Park, at 20 acres. Argyle’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Argyle Legion Community Park | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Argyle; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Argyle residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Argyle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Argyle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
