The Town FilesNokomis, Wisconsin
Town in Oneida County · population 1,372 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,700
- Household income
- $91,352
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 56.2
Nokomis is a town of 1,372 people in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $277,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Nokomis 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 Nokomis is worth $277,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $91,352, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,031 a month. 96.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nokomis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,031 | $951 |
| Median household income | $91,352 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 40.8% | — |
Who lives in Nokomis
| People | Nokomis | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Nokomis
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 2.2°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nokomis since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 25, 1950 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 25, 2008.
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 Nokomis itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near Nokomis
- Woodboro, WI5.6 mi · 808 people · home $305,600
- Cassian, WI5.8 mi · 1,069 people · home $238,400
- Tomahawk, WI8.8 mi · 3,441 people · home $173,300
- King, WI8.9 mi · 964 people · home $299,600
- Hazelhurst, WI12.0 mi · 1,299 people · home $371,900
- Crescent, WI12.9 mi · 1,984 people · home $242,500
- Lake Tomahawk, WI13.2 mi · 1,155 people · home $272,800
- Bradley, WI13.8 mi · 2,382 people · home $267,000
Nokomis questions
Is Nokomis, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nokomis scores better for retirees than 76% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 99%. 33.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.2).
How much does a house cost in Nokomis?
The median owner-occupied home in Nokomis is valued at $277,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,352, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,031 a month.
What is the weather like in Nokomis?
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 2.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 54.9 inches of snow.
Does Nokomis get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nokomis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 25, 1950. 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)