The Town FilesHerman, Wisconsin
Town in Shawano County · population 739 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,600
- Household income
- $89,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.1
Herman is a town of 739 people in Shawano County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $174,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Herman 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 Herman is worth $174,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $89,688, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,219 a month. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Herman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,219 | $951 |
| Median household income | $89,688 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.6% | — |
Who lives in Herman
| People | Herman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Herman
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Herman since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 27, 1984 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Shawano County since 1996
Shawano County has been included in 8 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shawano County
Shawano County had 12,343 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,528 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Herman itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Herman
- Gresham, WI3.1 mi · 530 people · home $102,800
- Pella, WI5.1 mi · 899 people · home $183,900
- Richmond, WI5.4 mi · 1,832 people · home $245,800
- Red Springs, WI6.4 mi · 993 people · home $169,500
- Belle Plaine, WI7.9 mi · 1,800 people · home $279,000
- Bartelme, WI8.6 mi · 810 people · home $111,500
- Grant, WI8.7 mi · 976 people · home $208,000
- Shawano, WI10.3 mi · 9,243 people · home $160,800
Herman questions
Is Herman, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Herman scores better for retirees than 25% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 55%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Herman?
The median owner-occupied home in Herman is valued at $174,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,688, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,219 a month.
What is the weather like in Herman?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Herman get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Herman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 27, 1984. 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)