The Town FilesHamburg, Wisconsin
Town in Marathon County · population 827 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,000
- Household income
- $92,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 45.0
Hamburg is a town of 827 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $246,000, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 91% of Wisconsin towns.
How Hamburg 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 Hamburg is worth $246,000, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $92,656, which is more affordable than 79% of Wisconsin towns. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamburg | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $92,656 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamburg
| People | Hamburg | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Hamburg
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 3.4°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamburg since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 10, 2011 about 3.4 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 18 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Marathon County since 1996
Marathon County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marathon County
Marathon County had 70,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,976 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Hamburg itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Towns near Hamburg
- Rib Falls, WI5.7 mi · 947 people · home $299,400
- Berlin, WI5.8 mi · 949 people · home $250,700
- Halsey, WI6.0 mi · 634 people · home $293,800
- Rietbrock, WI8.3 mi · 874 people · home $278,800
- Stettin, WI9.0 mi · 2,580 people · home $370,100
- Athens, WI9.0 mi · 1,059 people · home $189,700
- Marathon City, WI9.9 mi · 1,576 people · home $198,200
- Scott, WI10.2 mi · 1,377 people · home $266,400
Hamburg questions
Is Hamburg, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamburg scores better for retirees than 8% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 52%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Hamburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamburg is valued at $246,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,656, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hamburg?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 3.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 55.5 inches of snow.
Does Hamburg get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 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)