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Argyle, WI
Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
Population
877
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,386
ZIP codes
0
Argyle and its ZIP codes
Argyle at a glance
- Argyle is about 13 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,702 a year, 23% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,300 (48% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $608 a month.
Local data for Argyle, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Argyle, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,702
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$137,300
Median rent
$608/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (237), German Americans (234), Irish Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Argyle.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,608
4,934 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,165 per person
How people get to work
Argyle, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Argyle, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
701
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Argyle, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Argyle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodfordCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WiotaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2 |
| BlanchardvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| BrowntownVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| South WayneVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| GratiotVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HollandaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| DarlingtonCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| New GlarusVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| MonticelloVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Winslow, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Warren, ILVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Nora, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Apple River, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| JudaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Argyle, WI in?
- Argyle is in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Argyle, WI?
- About 877 people live in Argyle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Argyle?
- Nearby places include Woodford (3.7 mi), Wiota (6.2 mi), Blanchardville (7.6 mi), Browntown (9.1 mi), South Wayne (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023