2014 · Argyle Community Building · Wikimedia Commons
Argyle’s story
Argyle in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
ArgyleWI
A town of 877. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
Population
877
−8.6% since 2010
Median home value
$137K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
45.0
years
Jobs based here
194
A commuter town
What makes Argyle stand out
The thing Argyle does most differently from other towns.
Small town
877 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Argyle’s report card
Now in Argyle
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Residents weigh in
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Argyle. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Argyle
Most working residents leave Argyle for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (19%), Monroe (7%) and Darlington (4%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Argyle4%
Madison19%
Monroe7%
Darlington4%
Blanchardville3%
31 mi
median commute distance
194
jobs based in Argyle
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Argyle’s public schools outperform 30% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Argyle’s kids attend trail 70% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Elementary | PK–5 | 150 | B |
| Argyle Middle | 6–8 | 62 | C |
| Argyle High | 9–12 | 85 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Argyle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–31°
Spring36–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall39–61°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Argyle is
Argyle beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Argyle | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 61.5% | 67.1% |
Lafayette Hospital and Clinics
12.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0% of Argyle is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 403 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Argyle Legion Community Park | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Argyle for work
Where Argyle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
194jobs based in Argyle
4%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023