Wilton, WI welcome sign, 2015
Wilton’s story
169 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2015.
- 1857Wilton is settled
WiltonWI
A town of 523, settled in 1857.
Population
523
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$228K
+6.8% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
31.4
years
Jobs based here
400
A job hub
Is Wilton a good place to live?
37% of residents are under 18 in Wilton, above both the Wisconsin town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Only 1 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wilton. Wilton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Wilton stand out
Where Wilton beats most towns.
Small town
523 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WiltonWellingtonWilton
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wilton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilton, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWilton Waterworks2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Wilton ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5467054670 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilton.
Work & commute
With 2.2 jobs for every working resident, Wilton draws in 396 commuters
Most working residents leave Wilton for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Wilton grew to 400 in 2023, 310 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Tomah (17%), Sparta (10%) and La Crosse (8%).
2%work in town
| Wilton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Wilton2%
Tomah17%
Sparta10%
La Crosse8%
Sheldon5%
20 mi
median commute distance
400
jobs based in Wilton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The median rent in Wilton is lower than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
Wilton’s median rent is $575 a month, against $1,078 a month in Wisconsin’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Typical home values rose 6.8% in the year to September 2026. 82% of Wilton households own their home.
$228KZillow home value
| Wilton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $575 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wilton$228K
Wisconsin$337K
+6.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Wilton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Wilton, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Wilton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Wilton is 81°F.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–28°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Wilton
No violent or property crimes were reported in Wilton in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Wilton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
0
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Health
Wilton stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a larger share of its adults get no exercise outside work
36% of adults get no exercise outside work in Wilton. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Wilton. 18% of adults binge drink in Wilton.
| Wilton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Wilton | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.2% | 12.1% |
Tomah Memorial Hospital
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilton
18pages on Wilton
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilton; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · La Crosse35.1 mi$10,070 in-state tuitionWestern Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Crosse35.9 mi$4,820 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Wilton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A job hub
Every workday, about 396 people come to Wilton for work
Where Wilton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
400jobs based in Wilton
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wilton
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Wilton is a village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 532 at the 2020 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Wilton and partially within the Town of Wellington.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,155 ft
- ZIP code
- 54670
Questions about Wilton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilton, WI a good place to live?
Wilton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.