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Chilton, WI
City in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,049
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Chilton and its ZIP codes
Chilton at a glance
- Chilton is about 9.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,923 a year, 7% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,900 (39% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Chilton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chilton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,923
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,605), Polish Americans (415), Italian Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calumet County. PPP loans are for Chilton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,772
16,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $5,249 per person
How people get to work
Chilton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.6%
- Carpooled18.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chilton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chilton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Chilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HolsteinCity | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| PotterVillage | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| HilbertVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 8 mi | 3.3 |
| BrothertownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.7 |
| KielCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| BrillionCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| SherwoodVillage | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| St. NazianzVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisonVillage | 13 mi | 31.9 |
| Forest JunctionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| ReedsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| ValdersVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| St. CloudVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CalvaryVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chilton, WI in?
- Chilton is in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Chilton, WI?
- About 4,049 people live in Chilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chilton?
- Nearby places include New Holstein (6.5 mi), Potter (7 mi), Hilbert (7.8 mi), Stockbridge (8 mi), Brothertown (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023