The Town FilesWonewoc, Wisconsin
Town in Juneau County · population 677 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,200
- Household income
- $72,115
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.8
Wonewoc is a town of 677 people in Juneau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $255,200, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 84% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Wonewoc 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 Wonewoc is worth $255,200, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $72,115, which is more affordable than 32% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wonewoc | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $850 | $951 |
| Median household income | $72,115 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in Wonewoc
| People | Wonewoc | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Wonewoc
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.7 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
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wonewoc since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 14, 2026 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 24, 2006.
Severe weather in Juneau County since 1996
Juneau County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Juneau County
Juneau County had 9,256 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,884 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Wonewoc itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Wonewoc
- Wonewoc, WI2.3 mi · 758 people · home $119,000
- Elroy, WI4.3 mi · 1,356 people · home $136,600
- Hillsboro, WI4.7 mi · 1,397 people · home $155,800
- Woodland, WI5.7 mi · 839 people · home $315,300
- Summit, WI5.7 mi · 666 people · home $291,300
- Hillsboro, WI6.1 mi · 787 people · home $208,900
- Plymouth, WI6.6 mi · 578 people · home $309,200
- La Valle, WI8.2 mi · 1,420 people · home $331,400
Wonewoc questions
Is Wonewoc, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wonewoc scores better for retirees than 11% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 35%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Wonewoc?
The median owner-occupied home in Wonewoc is valued at $255,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,115, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Wonewoc?
July highs average 82.6°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 38.7 inches of snow.
Does Wonewoc get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wonewoc since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 14, 2026. 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)