The Town FilesNeshkoro, Wisconsin
Town in Marquette County · population 565 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,900
- Household income
- $65,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 59.0
Neshkoro is a town of 565 people in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $239,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 96% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 91% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
How Neshkoro 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 Neshkoro is worth $239,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $65,536, which is more affordable than 23% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Neshkoro | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $850 | $951 |
| Median household income | $65,536 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 39.4% | — |
Who lives in Neshkoro
| People | Neshkoro | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 33.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Neshkoro
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 8.0°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neshkoro since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1992 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Marquette County since 1996
Marquette County has been included in 9 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 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marquette County
Marquette County had 3,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,451 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Neshkoro itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Towns near Neshkoro
- Marion, WI6.6 mi · 2,020 people · home $269,300
- Princeton, WI6.7 mi · 1,267 people · home $116,700
- Shields, WI6.9 mi · 585 people · home $217,200
- Mecan, WI7.5 mi · 752 people · home $209,900
- Princeton, WI8.7 mi · 1,519 people · home $274,700
- Dakota, WI8.7 mi · 1,143 people · home $175,000
- Redgranite, WI9.5 mi · 2,061 people · home $104,100
- Warren, WI9.7 mi · 656 people · home $193,100
Neshkoro questions
Is Neshkoro, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Neshkoro scores better for retirees than 85% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 96%. 30.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.0).
How much does a house cost in Neshkoro?
The median owner-occupied home in Neshkoro is valued at $239,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,536, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Neshkoro?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 8.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Neshkoro get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neshkoro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1992. 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)