The Town FilesPlover, Wisconsin
Town in Marathon County · population 683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,600
- Household income
- $84,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.1
Plover is a town of 683 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $174,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 98% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 96% of Wisconsin towns.
How Plover 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 Plover is worth $174,600, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $84,375, which is more affordable than 96% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $785 a month. 90.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plover | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $785 | $951 |
| Median household income | $84,375 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 90.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Plover
| People | Plover | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Plover
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F. About 29.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plover since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 17, 2026 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 19, 2025.
Severe weather in Marathon County since 1996
Marathon County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marathon County
Marathon County had 70,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,976 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Plover itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Towns near Plover
- Norrie, WI4.9 mi · 1,010 people · home $233,600
- Birnamwood, WI5.5 mi · 730 people · home $143,400
- Easton, WI6.0 mi · 1,148 people · home $265,400
- Hatley, WI6.5 mi · 648 people · home $213,000
- Aniwa, WI6.8 mi · 517 people · home $173,200
- Ringle, WI7.4 mi · 1,743 people · home $296,500
- Birnamwood, WI8.4 mi · 682 people · home $200,000
- Hewitt, WI8.8 mi · 636 people · home $210,400
Plover questions
Is Plover, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plover scores better for retirees than 27% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 67%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Plover?
The median owner-occupied home in Plover is valued at $174,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,375, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $785 a month.
What is the weather like in Plover?
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.3 inches of precipitation a year and 59.5 inches of snow.
Does Plover get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 17, 2026. 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)