The Town FilesWarren, Wisconsin
Town in Waushara County · population 656 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,100
- Household income
- $63,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 54.5
Warren is a town of 656 people in Waushara County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $193,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 82% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 76% of Wisconsin towns.
How Warren 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 Warren is worth $193,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $63,542, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 86.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warren | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $922 | $951 |
| Median household income | $63,542 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 86.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.3% | — |
Who lives in Warren
| People | Warren | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Warren
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 46.4 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 Warren since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1956 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Waushara County since 1996
Waushara County has been included in 10 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 |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Waushara County
Waushara County had 5,903 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,716 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Warren itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Towns near Warren
- Redgranite, WI3.2 mi · 2,061 people · home $104,100
- Aurora, WI5.3 mi · 1,006 people · home $252,700
- Marion, WI5.5 mi · 2,020 people · home $269,300
- Leon, WI6.2 mi · 1,534 people · home $220,200
- Berlin, WI6.9 mi · 5,571 people · home $160,300
- Poy Sippi, WI7.9 mi · 919 people · home $206,600
- Mount Morris, WI8.3 mi · 1,096 people · home $260,900
- Berlin, WI8.8 mi · 1,068 people · home $251,800
Warren questions
Is Warren, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warren scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 76%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median owner-occupied home in Warren is valued at $193,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,542, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Warren?
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 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Warren get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warren since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1956. 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)