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Wisconsin Dells, WI
City in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,547
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
325
ZIP codes
0
Wisconsin Dells and its ZIP codes
Wisconsin Dells at a glance
- Wisconsin Dells is about 3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,688, 29% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,100 (22% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Wisconsin Dells, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wisconsin Dells, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,688
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$207,100
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (679), Irish Americans (371), Norwegian Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Wisconsin Dells.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,108
21,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,993
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$479M
FY 2026, $8,195 per person
How people get to work
Wisconsin Dells, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wisconsin Dells, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wisconsin Dells, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Wisconsin Dells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake DeltonVillage | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Lyndon StationVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| BriggsvilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.6 |
| West BarabooVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| BarabooCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Rock SpringsVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| North FreedomVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ReedsburgCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| EastonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| OxfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| EndeavorVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PortageCity | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| Grand MarshCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| PackwaukeeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| La ValleVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MaustonCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wisconsin Dells, WI in?
- Wisconsin Dells is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wisconsin Dells, WI?
- About 2,547 people live in Wisconsin Dells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wisconsin Dells?
- Nearby places include Lake Delton (3.4 mi), Lyndon Station (8.1 mi), Briggsville (9 mi), West Baraboo (11 mi), Baraboo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023