The Town FilesPoygan, Wisconsin
Town in Winnebago County · population 1,261 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,800
- Household income
- $98,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 54.5
Poygan is a town of 1,261 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $339,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 92% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 92% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 92% of Wisconsin towns.
How Poygan 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 Poygan is worth $339,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $98,000, which is more affordable than 32% of Wisconsin towns. 98.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Poygan | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 98.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.2% | — |
Who lives in Poygan
| People | Poygan | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 31.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Poygan
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poygan since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 93,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Poygan itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Poygan
- Wolf River, WI5.4 mi · 1,203 people · home $314,700
- Winneconne, WI6.0 mi · 2,544 people · home $218,100
- Poy Sippi, WI6.1 mi · 919 people · home $206,600
- Rushford, WI6.3 mi · 1,623 people · home $203,400
- Omro, WI6.8 mi · 3,652 people · home $197,900
- Aurora, WI8.0 mi · 1,006 people · home $252,700
- Winneconne, WI8.3 mi · 2,590 people · home $368,800
- Omro, WI8.5 mi · 2,293 people · home $346,600
Poygan questions
Is Poygan, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Poygan scores better for retirees than 46% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 92%. 29.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in Poygan?
The median owner-occupied home in Poygan is valued at $339,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,000, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Poygan?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Poygan get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poygan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. 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)