Wilton, WI welcome sign, 2015
Wilton’s story
Wilton in pictures
Census counts: 140 in 1880, 532 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
Explore the history →WiltonWI
A town of 997.
Population
997
2025 Census estimate · +3.5% since 2020
Median home value
$272K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
20.9
years
Jobs based here
61
A commuter town
Is Wilton a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in Wilton, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents 65 or older than Wilton. Wilton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
997 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WiltonRidgevilleCliftonTomahWellingtonWilton
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
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
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 hereTown of Wilton ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54670, 54660, 5464854670 90% · 54660 8% · 54648 3%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.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridgeville Parochial School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades 1–8 | Grades 1–8 | 17 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Wilton stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
1% of Wilton working residents work locally, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 8.3% and U.S. towns at 8%. Jobs based in Wilton grew to 61 in 2023, 27 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Tomah (23%), Sparta (6%) and La Crosse (5%).
1%work in town
| Wilton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wilton1%
Tomah23%
Sparta6%
La Crosse5%
Sheldon4%
19 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Wilton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Wilton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Wilton has 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
Winter10–28°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Wilton’s adults smoke cigarettes
20% of Wilton adults smoke cigarettes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Wilton. 19% of Wilton adults binge drink.
| Wilton | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| 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 | 21.5% | 9.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 17.8% | 12.1% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 13.6% |
Tomah Memorial Hospital
8.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 110 of 22,198 acres
1.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilton
19pages on Wilton
The big questions
Out and about
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 Crosse37 mi$10,070 in-state tuitionWestern Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Crosse37.7 mi$4,820 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Wilton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wilton for work
Where Wilton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
61jobs based in Wilton
1%of working residents work in town
19 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.