The Town FilesSilver Cliff, Wisconsin
Town in Marinette County · population 514 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,800
- Household income
- $55,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 62.4
Silver Cliff is a town of 514 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $228,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 84% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Silver Cliff 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 Silver Cliff is worth $228,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $55,938, which is more affordable than 11% of Wisconsin towns. 96.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Silver Cliff | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $55,938 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 96.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 73.5% | — |
Who lives in Silver Cliff
| People | Silver Cliff | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 42.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Silver Cliff
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 58.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 194 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silver Cliff since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2022 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
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 Silver Cliff itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Towns near Silver Cliff
- Athelstane, WI7.6 mi · 554 people · home $173,400
- Lakewood, WI9.8 mi · 831 people · home $234,200
- Wabeno, WI10.8 mi · 1,074 people · home $178,800
- Goodman, WI12.5 mi · 607 people · home $119,100
- Dunbar, WI14.7 mi · 605 people · home $159,700
- Riverview, WI15.9 mi · 819 people · home $191,100
- Stephenson, WI17.3 mi · 3,494 people · home $174,600
- Townsend, WI17.6 mi · 1,044 people · home $252,900
Silver Cliff questions
Is Silver Cliff, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Silver Cliff scores better for retirees than 60% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 83%. 42.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.4).
How much does a house cost in Silver Cliff?
The median owner-occupied home in Silver Cliff is valued at $228,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,938, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Silver Cliff?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 58.3 inches of snow.
Does Silver Cliff get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Silver Cliff since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2022. 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)