The Town FilesHatley, Wisconsin
Village in Marathon County · population 648 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,000
- Household income
- $93,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.8
Hatley is a village of 648 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $213,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 98% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 96% of Wisconsin towns.
How Hatley 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 Hatley is worth $213,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $93,750, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $862 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hatley | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $862 | $951 |
| Median household income | $93,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hatley
| People | Hatley | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Hatley
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 6.8°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hatley since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 17, 2026 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 19, 2025.
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 Hatley itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Hatley
1 public school with 141 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatley Elementary | PK-5 | 141 | 17.6 |
Towns near Hatley
- Norrie, WI2.1 mi · 1,010 people · home $233,600
- Ringle, WI4.2 mi · 1,743 people · home $296,500
- Elderon, WI4.2 mi · 644 people · home $213,900
- Plover, WI6.5 mi · 683 people · home $174,600
- Reid, WI6.7 mi · 1,186 people · home $190,900
- Birnamwood, WI7.0 mi · 730 people · home $143,400
- Easton, WI8.4 mi · 1,148 people · home $265,400
- Birnamwood, WI9.1 mi · 682 people · home $200,000
Hatley questions
Is Hatley, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hatley scores better for retirees than 27% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 67%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Hatley?
The median owner-occupied home in Hatley is valued at $213,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,750, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $862 a month.
What is the weather like in Hatley?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 6.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 60.9 inches of snow.
Does Hatley get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hatley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 17, 2026. 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)