The Town FilesMondovi, Wisconsin
City in Buffalo County · population 2,845 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,500
- Household income
- $54,355
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 39.6
Mondovi is a city of 2,845 people in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $174,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 86% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Mondovi 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 Mondovi is worth $174,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $54,355, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $891 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mondovi | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $891 | $951 |
| Median household income | $54,355 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mondovi
| People | Mondovi | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Mondovi
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mondovi since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 10, 1953 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2018.
Severe weather in Buffalo County since 1996
Buffalo County has been included in 16 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 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Buffalo County
Buffalo County had 3,616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,517 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Mondovi itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Mondovi
4 public schools with 971 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondovi Elementary | PK-5 | 495 | 14.6 |
| Mondovi High | 9-12 | 244 | 13.6 |
| Mondovi Middle | 6-8 | 181 | 15.1 |
| Anthony Acres School (charter) | 6-12 | 51 | 12.8 |
Towns near Mondovi
- Pleasant Valley, WI11.6 mi · 3,791 people · home $452,400
- Union, WI16.7 mi · 2,696 people · home $307,000
- Washington, WI17.6 mi · 7,662 people · home $367,300
- Eau Claire, WI19.1 mi · 69,421 people · home $247,600
- Altoona, WI19.4 mi · 8,293 people · home $233,100
- Wabasha, MN23.2 mi · 2,559 people · home $262,300
- Arcadia, WI23.9 mi · 3,737 people · home $169,500
- Wheaton, WI23.9 mi · 2,759 people · home $302,900
Mondovi questions
Is Mondovi, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mondovi scores better for retirees than 59% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 9%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Mondovi?
The median owner-occupied home in Mondovi is valued at $174,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,355, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $891 a month.
What is the weather like in Mondovi?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 53.2 inches of snow.
Does Mondovi get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mondovi since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)