The Town FilesOwen, Wisconsin
City in Clark County · population 916 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,900
- Household income
- $61,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 36.1
Owen is a city of 916 people in Clark County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $140,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 90% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Owen 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 Owen is worth $140,900, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $61,250, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $685 a month. 69.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Owen | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $685 | $951 |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Owen
| People | Owen | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Owen
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 1.8°F. About 34.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Owen since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1958 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 17, 2004.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 15 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 |
| August 10, 2018 | Flood | DR-4383: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 11,379 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,135 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Owen itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Owen
3 public schools with 456 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen-Withee Elementary | PK-5 | 216 | 11.4 |
| Owen-Withee High | 9-12 | 131 | 14.6 |
| Owen-Withee Junior High | 6-8 | 109 | 13.6 |
Towns near Owen
- Withee, WI1.8 mi · 506 people · home $95,900
- Longwood, WI3.8 mi · 877 people · home $178,300
- Hixon, WI4.2 mi · 902 people · home $175,000
- Hoard, WI4.7 mi · 787 people · home $185,800
- Green Grove, WI5.1 mi · 748 people · home $165,900
- Reseburg, WI8.7 mi · 793 people · home $192,400
- Withee, WI8.9 mi · 1,033 people · home $234,000
- Mayville, WI9.0 mi · 963 people · home $222,600
Owen questions
Is Owen, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Owen scores better for retirees than 9% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 25%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Owen?
The median owner-occupied home in Owen is valued at $140,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,250, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $685 a month.
What is the weather like in Owen?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 1.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.2 inches of precipitation a year and 51.0 inches of snow.
Does Owen get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Owen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 1958. 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)