The Town FilesAthelstane, Wisconsin
Town in Marinette County · population 554 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,400
- Household income
- $64,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 62.3
Athelstane is a town of 554 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $173,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 87% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Athelstane 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 Athelstane is worth $173,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $64,375, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Athelstane | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $64,375 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 75.0% | — |
Who lives in Athelstane
| People | Athelstane | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.1% | 89.1% |
Weather in Athelstane
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 58.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 194 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Athelstane since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2022 about 5.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on June 30, 2026.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 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 |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Athelstane itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Towns near Athelstane
- Silver Cliff, WI7.6 mi · 514 people · home $228,800
- Wausaukee, WI11.1 mi · 1,097 people · home $227,600
- Wausaukee, WI11.5 mi · 596 people · home $98,300
- Amberg, WI11.8 mi · 693 people · home $134,200
- Dunbar, WI12.2 mi · 605 people · home $159,700
- Beecher, WI13.3 mi · 786 people · home $168,500
- Goodman, WI14.6 mi · 607 people · home $119,100
- Stephenson, WI14.9 mi · 3,494 people · home $174,600
Athelstane questions
Is Athelstane, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Athelstane scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 87%. 44.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.3).
How much does a house cost in Athelstane?
The median owner-occupied home in Athelstane is valued at $173,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,375, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Athelstane?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 58.3 inches of snow.
Does Athelstane get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Athelstane since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2022. 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)