The Town FilesNepeuskun, Wisconsin
Town in Winnebago County · population 724 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,000
- Household income
- $102,727
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 52.4
Nepeuskun is a town of 724 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $255,000, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 92% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 92% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 92% of Wisconsin towns.
How Nepeuskun 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 Nepeuskun is worth $255,000, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $102,727, which is more affordable than 86% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $957 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nepeuskun | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $957 | $951 |
| Median household income | $102,727 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Nepeuskun
| People | Nepeuskun | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Nepeuskun
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nepeuskun since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1974 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 88 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 10, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 3, 1997.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 93,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Nepeuskun itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Nepeuskun
- Ripon, WI4.6 mi · 1,314 people · home $247,300
- Berlin, WI5.3 mi · 1,068 people · home $251,800
- Rushford, WI5.6 mi · 1,623 people · home $203,400
- Utica, WI6.3 mi · 1,364 people · home $338,100
- Berlin, WI6.3 mi · 5,571 people · home $160,300
- Ripon, WI6.6 mi · 7,863 people · home $174,900
- Omro, WI8.4 mi · 3,652 people · home $197,900
- Rosendale, WI8.6 mi · 738 people · home $277,300
Nepeuskun questions
Is Nepeuskun, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nepeuskun scores better for retirees than 46% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 92%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Nepeuskun?
The median owner-occupied home in Nepeuskun is valued at $255,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,727, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $957 a month.
What is the weather like in Nepeuskun?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 37.6 inches of snow.
Does Nepeuskun get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nepeuskun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1974. 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)