The Town FilesMauston, Wisconsin
City in Juneau County · population 4,347 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,200
- Household income
- $63,636
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 44.2
Mauston is a city of 4,347 people in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $150,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 92% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 91% of Wisconsin towns.
How Mauston 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 Mauston is worth $150,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $63,636, which is more affordable than 90% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 55.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mauston | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $879 | $951 |
| Median household income | $63,636 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mauston
| People | Mauston | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Mauston
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 8.0°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mauston since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 19, 1957 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Juneau County since 1996
Juneau County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Juneau County
Juneau County had 9,256 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,884 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Mauston itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Mauston
7 public schools with 1,356 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauston High | 9-12 | 365 | 12.6 |
| West Side Elementary | PK-2 | 277 | 13.2 |
| Grayside Elementary | 3-5 | 238 | 14.0 |
| Olson Middle | 6-8 | 230 | 12.1 |
| Mauston Montessori Charter School (charter) | PK-6 | 102 | 17.0 |
| iLEAD Charter Sch (charter) | 7-12 | 92 | 92.0 |
| Lemonweir Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 52 | 26.0 |
Towns near Mauston
- Reedsburg, WI18.8 mi · 9,984 people · home $229,100
- Wisconsin Dells, WI18.8 mi · 2,942 people · home $207,100
- Lake Delton, WI20.6 mi · 3,501 people · home $178,300
- Tomah, WI24.7 mi · 9,570 people · home $174,300
- Baraboo, WI28.6 mi · 12,556 people · home $222,100
Mauston questions
Is Mauston, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mauston scores better for retirees than 43% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 24%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Mauston?
The median owner-occupied home in Mauston is valued at $150,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,636, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Mauston?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 8.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 46.6 inches of snow.
Does Mauston get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mauston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 19, 1957. 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)