The Town FilesWittenberg, Wisconsin
Town in Shawano County · population 823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,500
- Household income
- $78,523
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 57 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 52.3
Wittenberg is a town of 823 people in Shawano County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $220,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg is worth $220,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $78,523, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. 95.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wittenberg | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $78,523 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 95.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Wittenberg
| People | Wittenberg | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Wittenberg
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 6.8°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wittenberg since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 7, 2007 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 27, 2010.
Severe weather in Shawano County since 1996
Shawano County has been included in 8 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 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shawano County
Shawano County had 12,343 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,528 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Wittenberg itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Wittenberg
- Wittenberg, WI1.9 mi · 1,015 people · home $138,500
- Tigerton, WI6.9 mi · 708 people · home $124,100
- Elderon, WI7.9 mi · 644 people · home $213,900
- Birnamwood, WI7.9 mi · 682 people · home $200,000
- Fairbanks, WI8.0 mi · 538 people · home $168,800
- Franzen, WI8.3 mi · 553 people · home $207,600
- Almon, WI8.6 mi · 575 people · home $176,800
- Birnamwood, WI9.5 mi · 730 people · home $143,400
Wittenberg questions
Is Wittenberg, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wittenberg scores better for retirees than 24% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 72%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.3).
How much does a house cost in Wittenberg?
The median owner-occupied home in Wittenberg is valued at $220,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,523, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Wittenberg?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 6.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 57.0 inches of snow.
Does Wittenberg get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wittenberg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 7, 2007. 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)