The Town FilesBonduel, Wisconsin
Village in Shawano County · population 1,417 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,900
- Household income
- $63,672
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.0
Bonduel is a village of 1,417 people in Shawano County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $173,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 71% of Wisconsin towns.
How Bonduel 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 Bonduel is worth $173,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $63,672, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bonduel | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $734 | $951 |
| Median household income | $63,672 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Bonduel
| People | Bonduel | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Bonduel
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonduel since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 15, 2022 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Shawano County since 1996
Shawano County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shawano County
Shawano County had 12,343 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,528 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Bonduel itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Bonduel
3 public schools with 754 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonduel Elementary | PK-4 | 294 | 15.5 |
| Bonduel High | 9-12 | 259 | 11.8 |
| Bonduel Middle | 5-8 | 201 | 15.5 |
Towns near Bonduel
- Hartland, WI1.9 mi · 824 people · home $249,300
- Washington, WI4.2 mi · 1,965 people · home $208,000
- Waukechon, WI4.6 mi · 1,002 people · home $253,100
- Cecil, WI5.1 mi · 529 people · home $250,000
- Shawano, WI6.9 mi · 9,243 people · home $160,800
- Angelica, WI7.2 mi · 1,822 people · home $260,700
- Wescott, WI7.6 mi · 3,257 people · home $219,100
- Lessor, WI7.7 mi · 1,226 people · home $300,000
Bonduel questions
Is Bonduel, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bonduel scores better for retirees than 13% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 54%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Bonduel?
The median owner-occupied home in Bonduel is valued at $173,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,672, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Bonduel?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Bonduel get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonduel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 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)