The Town FilesElcho, Wisconsin
Town in Langlade County · population 1,168 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,800
- Household income
- $50,192
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 59.0
Elcho is a town of 1,168 people in Langlade County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $212,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Elcho 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 Elcho is worth $212,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $50,192, which is more affordable than 9% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $499 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elcho | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $499 | $951 |
| Median household income | $50,192 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 55.6% | — |
Who lives in Elcho
| People | Elcho | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Elcho
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F. About 29.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elcho since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 10, 2011 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 16, 2017.
Severe weather in Langlade County since 1996
Langlade 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 |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Langlade County
Langlade County had 7,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,327 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Elcho itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Elcho
3 public schools with 250 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcho Elementary | PK-5 | 126 | 14.0 |
| Elcho High | 9-12 | 70 | 10.0 |
| Elcho Middle | 6-8 | 54 | 13.5 |
Towns near Elcho
- Upham, WI5.9 mi · 726 people · home $299,100
- Mole Lake, WI10.1 mi · 535 people · home $128,100
- Nashville, WI10.2 mi · 1,215 people · home $218,500
- Neva, WI11.4 mi · 846 people · home $183,000
- Pelican, WI15.3 mi · 2,809 people · home $217,300
- Crandon, WI15.5 mi · 606 people · home $168,400
- Crandon, WI16.5 mi · 1,713 people · home $136,500
- Lincoln, WI17.0 mi · 1,133 people · home $212,300
Elcho questions
Is Elcho, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elcho scores better for retirees than 72% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 95%. 37.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.0).
How much does a house cost in Elcho?
The median owner-occupied home in Elcho is valued at $212,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,192, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $499 a month.
What is the weather like in Elcho?
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.3 inches of precipitation a year and 65.4 inches of snow.
Does Elcho get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elcho since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 10, 2011. 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)