The Town FilesAbrams, Wisconsin
Town in Oconto County · population 1,960 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $307,900
- Household income
- $103,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 44.2
Abrams is a town of 1,960 people in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $307,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 90% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 82% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Abrams 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 Abrams is worth $307,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $103,750, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,406 a month. 96.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Abrams | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,406 | $951 |
| Median household income | $103,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Abrams
| People | Abrams | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Abrams
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 8.9°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abrams since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1979 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 1996.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Oconto County since 1996
Oconto County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 17, 1976 | Drought | EM-3014: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Oconto County
Oconto County had 9,125 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,685 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Abrams itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Abrams
1 public school with 275 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary | PK-5 | 275 | 13.8 |
Towns near Abrams
- Morgan, WI4.8 mi · 985 people · home $289,700
- Oconto Falls, WI5.5 mi · 2,957 people · home $162,800
- Pensaukee, WI5.6 mi · 1,352 people · home $258,500
- Little Suamico, WI6.1 mi · 5,536 people · home $327,500
- Stiles, WI6.6 mi · 1,518 people · home $235,300
- Chase, WI7.9 mi · 3,178 people · home $303,400
- Oconto Falls, WI9.0 mi · 1,259 people · home $280,000
- Oconto, WI9.1 mi · 1,340 people · home $275,000
Abrams questions
Is Abrams, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Abrams scores better for retirees than 29% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 90%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Abrams?
The median owner-occupied home in Abrams is valued at $307,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,750, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,406 a month.
What is the weather like in Abrams?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 8.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 51.5 inches of snow.
Does Abrams get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abrams since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1979. 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)