The Town FilesColeman, Wisconsin
Village in Marinette County · population 726 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,100
- Household income
- $55,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 32.3
Coleman is a village of 726 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $165,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 86% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Coleman 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 Coleman is worth $165,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $55,625, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $717 a month. 48.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coleman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $717 | $951 |
| Median household income | $55,625 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 48.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Coleman
| People | Coleman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Coleman
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 50.7 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
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 19, 1968 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 11, 2004.
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 Coleman itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Coleman
3 public schools with 717 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary | PK-5 | 360 | 15.0 |
| Coleman High | 9-12 | 229 | 12.7 |
| Coleman Middle | 6-8 | 128 | 14.2 |
Towns near Coleman
- Pound, WI3.0 mi · 1,412 people · home $201,000
- Lena, WI5.3 mi · 743 people · home $209,000
- Beaver, WI6.0 mi · 1,153 people · home $191,200
- Lena, WI7.9 mi · 537 people · home $155,300
- Grover, WI8.6 mi · 1,731 people · home $200,000
- Brazeau, WI9.1 mi · 1,340 people · home $231,100
- Spruce, WI9.3 mi · 918 people · home $222,300
- Little River, WI9.7 mi · 1,092 people · home $256,100
Coleman questions
Is Coleman, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coleman scores better for retirees than 44% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 31%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Coleman?
The median owner-occupied home in Coleman is valued at $165,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,625, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $717 a month.
What is the weather like in Coleman?
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 50.7 inches of snow.
Does Coleman get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coleman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 19, 1968. 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)