The Town FilesMineral Point, Wisconsin
City in Iowa County · population 2,581 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,200
- Household income
- $81,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.4
Mineral Point is a city of 2,581 people in Iowa County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $212,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns.
How Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point is worth $212,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $81,000, which is more affordable than 83% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $877 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mineral Point | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $877 | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Mineral Point
| People | Mineral Point | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Mineral Point
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 8.9°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineral Point since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 3, 1983 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 13, 2006.
Severe weather in Iowa County since 1996
Iowa County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 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 |
Jobs and pay in Iowa County
Iowa County had 10,688 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,369 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Mineral Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Mineral Point
3 public schools with 782 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Point Elementary | PK-5 | 366 | 13.6 |
| Mineral Point High | 9-12 | 238 | 12.5 |
| Mineral Point Middle | 6-8 | 178 | 16.2 |
Towns near Mineral Point
- Dodgeville, WI7.6 mi · 4,984 people · home $242,600
- Platteville, WI17.3 mi · 11,836 people · home $200,100
- Mount Horeb, WI24.8 mi · 7,754 people · home $388,900
- Fennimore, WI25.3 mi · 2,764 people · home $161,400
- Lancaster, WI26.6 mi · 3,907 people · home $204,000
Mineral Point questions
Is Mineral Point, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mineral Point scores better for retirees than 95% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 42%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Mineral Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Mineral Point is valued at $212,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,000, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $877 a month.
What is the weather like in Mineral Point?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Mineral Point get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mineral Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 3, 1983. 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)