The Town FilesHale, Wisconsin
Town in Trempealeau County · population 1,061 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,700
- Household income
- $92,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 47.5
Hale is a town of 1,061 people in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $361,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 77% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 73% of Wisconsin towns.
How Hale 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 Hale is worth $361,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $92,083, which is more affordable than 16% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hale | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $850 | $951 |
| Median household income | $92,083 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Hale
| People | Hale | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Hale
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 4.1°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hale since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 10, 1953 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 1968.
Severe weather in Trempealeau County since 1996
Trempealeau County has been included in 15 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 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Trempealeau County
Trempealeau County had 12,492 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,189 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hale itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Hale
- Pigeon, WI5.9 mi · 1,018 people · home $217,500
- Unity, WI6.4 mi · 511 people · home $333,300
- Sumner, WI7.3 mi · 840 people · home $246,600
- Lincoln, WI7.6 mi · 779 people · home $208,300
- Strum, WI7.6 mi · 1,076 people · home $200,000
- Whitehall, WI7.7 mi · 1,645 people · home $152,100
- Osseo, WI8.7 mi · 1,811 people · home $181,600
- Northfield, WI8.8 mi · 674 people · home $265,300
Hale questions
Is Hale, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hale scores better for retirees than 35% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 32%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Hale?
The median owner-occupied home in Hale is valued at $361,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,083, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Hale?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 4.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 46.0 inches of snow.
Does Hale get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 10, 1953. 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)