The Town FilesPulaski, Wisconsin
Village in Brown County · population 3,870 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $235,800
- Household income
- $71,473
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 28.6
Pulaski is a village of 3,870 people in Brown County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $235,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 85% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Pulaski 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 Pulaski is worth $235,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $71,473, which is more affordable than 43% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $891 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pulaski | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $891 | $951 |
| Median household income | $71,473 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pulaski
| People | Pulaski | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 35.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Pulaski
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 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 Pulaski since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 26, 1969 about 6.5 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 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 157,834 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,349 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Pulaski itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Pulaski
3 public schools with 2,467 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski High | 9-12 | 1,118 | 15.1 |
| Pulaski Community Middle | 6-8 | 840 | 14.0 |
| Glenbrook Elementary | PK-5 | 509 | 10.6 |
Towns near Pulaski
- Pittsfield, WI3.4 mi · 2,791 people · home $307,600
- Chase, WI4.1 mi · 3,178 people · home $303,400
- Little Suamico, WI9.1 mi · 5,536 people · home $327,500
- Suamico, WI10.3 mi · 12,820 people · home $366,900
- Howard, WI10.5 mi · 19,950 people · home $315,700
- Seymour, WI11.6 mi · 3,546 people · home $184,600
- Hobart, WI12.5 mi · 10,211 people · home $414,000
- Oneida, WI12.8 mi · 4,579 people · home $267,600
Pulaski questions
Is Pulaski, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pulaski scores better for retirees than 18% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 6%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.6).
How much does a house cost in Pulaski?
The median owner-occupied home in Pulaski is valued at $235,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,473, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $891 a month.
What is the weather like in Pulaski?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 9.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 50.4 inches of snow.
Does Pulaski get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pulaski since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 26, 1969. 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)