The Town FilesPlum City, Wisconsin
Village in Pierce County · population 596 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $66,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 45.4
Plum City is a village of 596 people in Pierce County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $168,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 90% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Plum City 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 Plum City is worth $168,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $66,071, which is more affordable than 86% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plum City | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $820 | $951 |
| Median household income | $66,071 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Plum City
| People | Plum City | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Plum City
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.5°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plum City since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 24, 1958 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 11, 2023.
Severe weather in Pierce County since 1996
Pierce County has been included in 13 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | DR-1369: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| July 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1236: Severe Storms,Straigh Line Winds, Tornadoes,Rain,And Floodi |
Jobs and pay in Pierce County
Pierce County had 10,512 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,483 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Plum City itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Plum City
2 public schools with 209 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum City High | 6-12 | 120 | 9.2 |
| Plum City Elementary | PK-5 | 89 | 8.1 |
Towns near Plum City
- Union, WI0.9 mi · 602 people · home $209,800
- Maiden Rock, WI5.3 mi · 591 people · home $322,200
- Waterville, WI7.1 mi · 829 people · home $217,400
- El Paso, WI9.2 mi · 724 people · home $266,700
- Eau Galle, WI9.6 mi · 765 people · home $243,600
- Elmwood, WI10.2 mi · 820 people · home $172,000
- Pepin, WI11.4 mi · 741 people · home $264,200
- Durand, WI11.4 mi · 1,854 people · home $152,400
Plum City questions
Is Plum City, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plum City scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 79%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.4).
How much does a house cost in Plum City?
The median owner-occupied home in Plum City is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,071, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Plum City?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 38.8 inches of snow.
Does Plum City get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plum City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 24, 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)