The Town FilesStrum, Wisconsin
Village in Trempealeau County · population 1,076 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,000
- Household income
- $68,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 35.0
Strum is a village of 1,076 people in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $200,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 87% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 80% of Wisconsin towns.
How Strum 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 Strum is worth $200,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $68,958, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 79.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strum | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $823 | $951 |
| Median household income | $68,958 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Strum
| People | Strum | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Strum
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strum since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 10, 1953 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 5, 2019.
Severe weather in Trempealeau County since 1996
Trempealeau County has been included in 15 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 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Trempealeau County
Trempealeau County had 12,492 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,189 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Strum itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Strum
3 public schools with 613 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleva-Strum Elementary | PK-5 | 285 | 10.2 |
| Eleva-Strum High | 9-12 | 194 | 11.4 |
| Eleva-Strum Middle | 6-8 | 134 | 13.4 |
Towns near Strum
- Unity, WI2.1 mi · 511 people · home $333,300
- Eleva, WI4.3 mi · 685 people · home $175,400
- Albion, WI4.4 mi · 694 people · home $239,400
- Clear Creek, WI6.3 mi · 778 people · home $226,900
- Hale, WI7.6 mi · 1,061 people · home $361,700
- Pleasant Valley, WI8.4 mi · 3,791 people · home $452,400
- Sumner, WI8.5 mi · 840 people · home $246,600
- Osseo, WI8.8 mi · 1,811 people · home $181,600
Strum questions
Is Strum, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strum scores better for retirees than 55% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 22%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Strum?
The median owner-occupied home in Strum is valued at $200,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,958, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Strum?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 51.4 inches of snow.
Does Strum get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strum since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 10, 1953. 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)