The Town FilesMenominee, Wisconsin
Town in Menominee County · population 4,255 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,200
- Household income
- $62,108
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 34.3
Menominee is a town of 4,255 people in Menominee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $110,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 89% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Wisconsin towns.
How Menominee 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 Menominee is worth $110,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $62,108, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $626 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Menominee | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $626 | $951 |
| Median household income | $62,108 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 30.5% | — |
Who lives in Menominee
| People | Menominee | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Menominee
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 5.1°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Menominee since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 7, 2007 about 9.9 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 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2022.
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 Menominee itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Towns near Menominee
- Wescott, WI13.2 mi · 3,257 people · home $219,100
- Shawano, WI15.6 mi · 9,243 people · home $160,800
- Clintonville, WI25.8 mi · 4,591 people · home $112,000
- Antigo, WI25.9 mi · 8,100 people · home $104,800
- Oconto Falls, WI27.5 mi · 2,957 people · home $162,800
- Chase, WI29.7 mi · 3,178 people · home $303,400
Menominee questions
Is Menominee, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Menominee scores better for retirees than 11% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 27%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Menominee?
The median owner-occupied home in Menominee is valued at $110,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,108, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $626 a month.
What is the weather like in Menominee?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 5.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 54.0 inches of snow.
Does Menominee get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Menominee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 7, 2007. 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)