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Shullsburg, WI

City in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Population

1,184

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

889

ZIP codes

0

Shullsburg and its ZIP codes

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Shullsburg at a glance

  • Shullsburg is about 8.1 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,028 a year, 17% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,800 (44% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $914 a month.

Local data for Shullsburg, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shullsburg, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$64,028

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$148,800

Median rent

$914/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

22.3%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

25.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (373), Irish Americans (231), Mexican Americans (98).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Shullsburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Sep 2026, 0.0 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

Lafayette County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Shullsburg, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.7%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shullsburg, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

82° / 8°F

37.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shullsburg, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Shullsburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Scales Mound, ILVillage6.8 mi0.6
BentonVillage7.5 mi0.8
Apple River, ILVillage8.9 mi0.7
DarlingtonCity9.3 mi1.7
Cuba CityCity10 mi1.2
Hazel GreenVillage10 mi1.3
Apple Canyon Lake, ILCensus-designated place11 mi3.7
GratiotVillage11 mi0.5
BelmontVillage12 mi0.9
The Galena Territory, ILCensus-designated place13 mi11
Warren, ILVillage14 mi1
Galena, ILCity14 mi4.6
WiotaCensus-designated place15 mi2
PlattevilleCity17 mi6.2
Nora, ILVillage17 mi0.8
Menominee, ILVillage17 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shullsburg, WI in?
Shullsburg is in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Shullsburg, WI?
About 1,184 people live in Shullsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shullsburg?
Nearby places include Scales Mound, IL (6.8 mi), Benton (7.5 mi), Apple River, IL (8.9 mi), Darlington (9.3 mi), Cuba City (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023