The Town FilesKeshena, Wisconsin
Community in Menominee County · population 1,257 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,900
- Household income
- $48,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 25.4
Keshena is a community of 1,257 people in Menominee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $140,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Wisconsin towns.
How Keshena 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 Keshena is worth $140,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $48,313, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $626 a month. 34.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Keshena | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $626 | $951 |
| Median household income | $48,313 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 34.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Keshena
| People | Keshena | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 36.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 13.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Keshena
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
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keshena since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 1, 1970 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 18 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Menominee County since 1996
Menominee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Menominee County
Menominee County had 2,002 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,304 a year. Unemployment was 6.1% in 2023; in Keshena itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Keshena
3 public schools with 805 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshena Primary | PK-5 | 419 | 8.6 |
| Menominee Indian High | 9-12 | 358 | 14.3 |
| Kaehkenawapahtaeq (charter) | K-1 | 28 | 14.0 |
Towns near Keshena
- Legend Lake, WI2.8 mi · 1,670 people · home $129,600
- Wescott, WI3.6 mi · 3,257 people · home $219,100
- Richmond, WI6.1 mi · 1,832 people · home $245,800
- Shawano, WI6.4 mi · 9,243 people · home $160,800
- Cecil, WI7.7 mi · 529 people · home $250,000
- Underhill, WI8.5 mi · 864 people · home $165,700
- Menominee, WI9.5 mi · 4,255 people · home $110,200
- Gresham, WI9.9 mi · 530 people · home $102,800
Keshena questions
Is Keshena, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Keshena scores better for retirees than 0% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 8%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.4).
How much does a house cost in Keshena?
The median owner-occupied home in Keshena is valued at $140,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,313, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $626 a month.
What is the weather like in Keshena?
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 Keshena get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keshena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 1, 1970. 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)