The Town FilesColumbia County, Wisconsin
58,272 people. The median home is worth $283,200 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $85,351.
Towns in Columbia County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 10,581 | $204,900 | $64,722 | 37.8 |
| Columbus | 5,540 | $230,600 | $75,427 | 40.3 |
| Lake Wisconsin | 4,616 | $452,400 | $124,127 | 51.3 |
| Lodi | 3,282 | $441,500 | $120,179 | 54.6 |
| Lodi | 3,189 | $328,200 | $117,584 | 44.3 |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2,942 | $207,100 | $54,688 | 42.8 |
| Pacific | 2,791 | $285,600 | $87,941 | 51.5 |
| Poynette | 2,590 | $296,600 | $93,500 | 43.0 |
| Dekorra | 2,500 | $370,600 | $122,222 | 47.4 |
People and housing
| Columbia County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $978 | $951 |
| Median household income | $85,351 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
21,963 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,667 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 846 storm events in Columbia County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Columbia County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 26, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1719: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).