Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Argyle is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 875. Residents earn $57,424 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Argyle receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Argyle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Argyle is $57,424, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Argyle is $125,600, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Argyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,424 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,428 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,781 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,156 |
| County GDP | $2,497M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.15% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $125,600 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,746 |
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.4% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 74.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.15% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7014°N, 89.8657°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55045 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,389/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |