The Town FilesGoetz, Wisconsin
Town in Chippewa County · population 813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $288,600
- Household income
- $66,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.1
Goetz is a town of 813 people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $288,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How Goetz 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 Goetz is worth $288,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $66,750, which is more affordable than 8% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,075 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goetz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,075 | $951 |
| Median household income | $66,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Goetz
| People | Goetz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Goetz
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 6.9°F. About 32.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goetz since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1958 about 5.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 24, 2005.
Severe weather in Chippewa County since 1996
Chippewa County has been included in 11 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 |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chippewa County
Chippewa County had 26,613 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,189 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Goetz itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Goetz
- Cadott, WI2.5 mi · 1,498 people · home $172,900
- Arthur, WI5.1 mi · 771 people · home $235,600
- Anson, WI5.6 mi · 2,297 people · home $312,800
- Boyd, WI5.9 mi · 605 people · home $140,000
- Sigel, WI5.9 mi · 1,132 people · home $239,900
- Delmar, WI7.5 mi · 1,013 people · home $269,100
- Lake Wissota, WI8.0 mi · 2,830 people · home $334,600
- Edson, WI8.5 mi · 1,141 people · home $241,000
Goetz questions
Is Goetz, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goetz scores better for retirees than 13% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 38%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Goetz?
The median owner-occupied home in Goetz is valued at $288,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,750, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,075 a month.
What is the weather like in Goetz?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 6.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.6 inches of precipitation a year and 50.9 inches of snow.
Does Goetz get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goetz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 1958. 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)