The Town FilesNeva, Wisconsin
Town in Langlade County · population 846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,000
- Household income
- $81,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.4
Neva is a town of 846 people in Langlade County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $183,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 82% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 82% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Neva 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 Neva is worth $183,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $81,731, which is more affordable than 94% of Wisconsin towns. 95.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Neva | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $81,731 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 95.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.0% | — |
Who lives in Neva
| People | Neva | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Neva
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F. About 29.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neva since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 28, 1971 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Langlade County since 1996
Langlade County has been included in 8 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 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, 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 Langlade County
Langlade County had 7,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,327 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Neva itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Towns near Neva
- Upham, WI5.9 mi · 726 people · home $299,100
- Antigo, WI6.0 mi · 1,369 people · home $194,000
- Antigo, WI7.6 mi · 8,100 people · home $104,800
- Polar, WI9.1 mi · 1,018 people · home $214,000
- Elcho, WI11.4 mi · 1,168 people · home $212,800
- Rolling, WI12.2 mi · 1,432 people · home $203,600
- Norwood, WI12.6 mi · 907 people · home $193,300
- Mole Lake, WI17.9 mi · 535 people · home $128,100
Neva questions
Is Neva, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Neva scores better for retirees than 22% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 82%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.4).
How much does a house cost in Neva?
The median owner-occupied home in Neva is valued at $183,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,731, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Neva?
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.3 inches of precipitation a year and 53.6 inches of snow.
Does Neva get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Neva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 28, 1971. 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)