The Town FilesWolf River, Wisconsin
Town in Winnebago County · population 1,203 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,700
- Household income
- $75,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 54.6
Wolf River is a town of 1,203 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $314,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 94% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
How Wolf River 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 Wolf River is worth $314,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $75,909, which is more affordable than 11% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wolf River | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $951 |
| Median household income | $75,909 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.4% | — |
Who lives in Wolf River
| People | Wolf River | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Wolf River
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wolf River since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1984 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Tornado | DR-4949: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 93,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Wolf River itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Wolf River
- Poygan, WI5.4 mi · 1,261 people · home $339,800
- Fremont, WI5.5 mi · 689 people · home $235,300
- Winchester, WI6.5 mi · 1,794 people · home $295,000
- Caledonia, WI7.7 mi · 1,712 people · home $339,600
- Winneconne, WI7.8 mi · 2,544 people · home $218,100
- Fremont, WI7.8 mi · 627 people · home $318,900
- Poy Sippi, WI8.2 mi · 919 people · home $206,600
- Winchester, WI8.3 mi · 649 people · home $222,700
Wolf River questions
Is Wolf River, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wolf River scores better for retirees than 69% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 90%. 31.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Wolf River?
The median owner-occupied home in Wolf River is valued at $314,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,909, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Wolf River?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 45.9 inches of snow.
Does Wolf River get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wolf River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1984. 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)