The Town FilesMinong, Wisconsin
Village in Washburn County · population 548 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,600
- Household income
- $31,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 59 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 45.0
Minong is a village of 548 people in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $133,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 91% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 85% of Wisconsin towns.
How Minong 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 Minong is worth $133,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $31,875, which is more affordable than 9% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minong | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $763 | $951 |
| Median household income | $31,875 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Minong
| People | Minong | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Minong
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows -0.5°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 191 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minong since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1953 about 1.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 9, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 8, 1985.
Severe weather in Washburn County since 1996
Washburn County has been included in 10 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 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4276: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Washburn County
Washburn County had 5,523 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Minong itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Minong
4 public schools with 328 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary (charter) | PK-5 | 158 | 13.2 |
| Northwood High/Middle (charter) | 6-12 | 137 | 11.4 |
| NorthStar Community Charter School (charter) | 4-8 | 30 | 15.0 |
| Northwood Virtual Charter School (charter) | PK-12 | 3 | — |
Towns near Minong
- Minong, WI5.0 mi · 984 people · home $241,000
- Wascott, WI6.3 mi · 912 people · home $310,900
- Springbrook, WI11.5 mi · 504 people · home $155,000
- Trego, WI12.5 mi · 908 people · home $239,000
- Gordon, WI13.6 mi · 757 people · home $219,600
- Bass Lake, WI15.5 mi · 566 people · home $230,000
- Scott, WI17.0 mi · 583 people · home $341,400
- Solon Springs, WI17.2 mi · 656 people · home $211,500
Minong questions
Is Minong, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minong scores better for retirees than 91% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 85%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Minong?
The median owner-occupied home in Minong is valued at $133,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,875, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Minong?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows -0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 59.0 inches of snow.
Does Minong get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minong since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1953. 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)