The Town FilesNew Lisbon, Wisconsin
City in Juneau County · population 1,748 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,400
- Household income
- $70,855
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.1
New Lisbon is a city of 1,748 people in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $124,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 74% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How New Lisbon 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 New Lisbon is worth $124,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $70,855, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $776 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Lisbon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $776 | $951 |
| Median household income | $70,855 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in New Lisbon
| People | New Lisbon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in New Lisbon
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 46.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Lisbon since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 19, 1957 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 1, 2000.
Severe weather in Juneau County since 1996
Juneau County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Juneau County
Juneau County had 9,256 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,884 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in New Lisbon itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in New Lisbon
3 public schools with 554 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lisbon Elementary | PK-6 | 314 | 11.6 |
| New Lisbon Junior High/High | 7-12 | 240 | 10.9 |
| New Lisbon Correctional Institution | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Lisbon
- Clearfield, WI4.6 mi · 702 people · home $211,900
- Fountain, WI4.6 mi · 592 people · home $287,500
- Orange, WI6.1 mi · 540 people · home $211,400
- Camp Douglas, WI6.2 mi · 647 people · home $131,600
- Mauston, WI6.6 mi · 4,347 people · home $150,200
- Lindina, WI6.9 mi · 685 people · home $225,500
- Plymouth, WI8.1 mi · 578 people · home $309,200
- Lemonweir, WI9.9 mi · 1,658 people · home $199,200
New Lisbon questions
Is New Lisbon, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Lisbon scores better for retirees than 43% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 71%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in New Lisbon?
The median owner-occupied home in New Lisbon is valued at $124,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,855, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $776 a month.
What is the weather like in New Lisbon?
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 46.6 inches of snow.
Does New Lisbon get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Lisbon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 19, 1957. 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)