The Town FilesBoscobel, Wisconsin
City in Grant County · population 3,286 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,400
- Household income
- $54,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.3
Boscobel is a city of 3,286 people in Grant County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $147,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 89% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Boscobel ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Boscobel is worth $147,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $54,071, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $655 a month. 52.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boscobel | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $655 | $951 |
| Median household income | $54,071 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 52.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Boscobel
| People | Boscobel | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Boscobel
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 10.2°F. About 33.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boscobel since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 7, 2021 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 1989.
Severe weather in Grant County since 1996
Grant County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Grant County
Grant County had 17,200 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,501 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Boscobel itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Boscobel
3 public schools with 672 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscobel Elementary | PK-5 | 337 | 10.9 |
| Boscobel High | 9-12 | 188 | 12.5 |
| Boscobel Junior High | 6-8 | 147 | 11.3 |
Towns near Boscobel
- Fennimore, WI11.5 mi · 2,764 people · home $161,400
- Lancaster, WI20.7 mi · 3,907 people · home $204,000
- Richland Center, WI21.0 mi · 5,114 people · home $158,300
- Prairie du Chien, WI22.9 mi · 5,506 people · home $161,300
- Viroqua, WI30.0 mi · 4,504 people · home $209,900
Boscobel questions
Is Boscobel, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boscobel scores better for retirees than 40% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 34%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Boscobel?
The median owner-occupied home in Boscobel is valued at $147,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,071, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $655 a month.
What is the weather like in Boscobel?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.9 inches of precipitation a year and 36.3 inches of snow.
Does Boscobel get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boscobel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2021. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)