The Town FilesNewbold, Wisconsin
Town in Oneida County · population 2,831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $274,000
- Household income
- $75,847
- Jan low / Jul high
- 1° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 56.4
Newbold is a town of 2,831 people in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $274,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 86% of Wisconsin towns.
How Newbold 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 Newbold is worth $274,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $75,847, which is more affordable than 27% of Wisconsin towns. 97.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newbold | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $75,847 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 97.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 45.3% | — |
Who lives in Newbold
| People | Newbold | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Newbold
July highs average 75.4°F and January lows 0.5°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 72.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 191 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newbold since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1985 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on September 4, 2014.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida 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 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1332: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 16,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,857 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Newbold itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Towns near Newbold
- Pine Lake, WI7.6 mi · 2,724 people · home $272,000
- Rhinelander, WI10.2 mi · 8,285 people · home $125,700
- Pelican, WI14.6 mi · 2,809 people · home $217,300
- Lincoln, WI15.2 mi · 2,659 people · home $290,600
- Arbor Vitae, WI16.3 mi · 3,403 people · home $280,600
- Minocqua, WI19.1 mi · 5,062 people · home $311,100
- Lac du Flambeau, WI22.8 mi · 3,552 people · home $340,900
- Tomahawk, WI22.9 mi · 3,441 people · home $173,300
Newbold questions
Is Newbold, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newbold scores better for retirees than 86% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 94%. 30.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.4).
How much does a house cost in Newbold?
The median owner-occupied home in Newbold is valued at $274,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,847, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Newbold?
July highs average 75.4°F and January lows 0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 72.6 inches of snow.
Does Newbold get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newbold since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1985. 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)