The Town FilesPembine, Wisconsin
Town in Marinette County · population 877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,500
- Household income
- $43,264
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 46.2
Pembine is a town of 877 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $112,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 82% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 76% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Pembine 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 Pembine is worth $112,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $43,264, which is more affordable than 83% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $710 a month. 85.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pembine | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $710 | $951 |
| Median household income | $43,264 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 85.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 51.4% | — |
Who lives in Pembine
| People | Pembine | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Pembine
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembine since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 11, 1987 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 30, 2026.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 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 |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Pembine itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Pembine
2 public schools with 247 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembine Elementary | PK-6 | 159 | 13.3 |
| Pembine High | 7-12 | 88 | 8.0 |
Towns near Pembine
- Beecher, WI4.9 mi · 786 people · home $168,500
- Niagara, WI6.0 mi · 852 people · home $193,600
- Amberg, WI9.0 mi · 693 people · home $134,200
- Dunbar, WI10.5 mi · 605 people · home $159,700
- Niagara, WI10.6 mi · 1,602 people · home $103,800
- Norway, MI11.4 mi · 2,840 people · home $91,100
- Aurora, WI11.9 mi · 987 people · home $163,000
- Quinnesec, MI12.1 mi · 1,083 people · home $154,900
Pembine questions
Is Pembine, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pembine scores better for retirees than 45% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 76%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Pembine?
The median owner-occupied home in Pembine is valued at $112,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,264, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $710 a month.
What is the weather like in Pembine?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 62.7 inches of snow.
Does Pembine get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pembine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 11, 1987. 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)