The Town FilesHansen, Wisconsin
Town in Wood County · population 747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,000
- Household income
- $94,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 46.0
Hansen is a town of 747 people in Wood County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $241,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 74% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Hansen 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 Hansen is worth $241,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $94,167, which is more affordable than 83% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hansen | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $951 |
| Median household income | $94,167 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hansen
| People | Hansen | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Hansen
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 7.7°F. About 31.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hansen since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 12, 1985 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 23, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 13 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 |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 36,183 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,502 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hansen itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Hansen
- Vesper, WI2.6 mi · 513 people · home $120,700
- Arpin, WI5.6 mi · 942 people · home $217,100
- Sigel, WI5.8 mi · 1,017 people · home $209,900
- Seneca, WI6.0 mi · 1,039 people · home $221,200
- Wood, WI6.0 mi · 757 people · home $235,100
- Pittsville, WI6.2 mi · 813 people · home $125,000
- Sherry, WI8.0 mi · 755 people · home $172,800
- Auburndale, WI10.5 mi · 702 people · home $212,700
Hansen questions
Is Hansen, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hansen scores better for retirees than 42% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 74%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Hansen?
The median owner-occupied home in Hansen is valued at $241,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,167, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Hansen?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 7.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.3 inches of precipitation a year and 50.6 inches of snow.
Does Hansen get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hansen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 12, 1985. 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)