The Town FilesAlgoma, Wisconsin
City in Kewaunee County · population 3,243 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,300
- Household income
- $64,487
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.9
Algoma is a city of 3,243 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $153,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 94% of Wisconsin towns.
How Algoma 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 Algoma is worth $153,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $64,487, which is more affordable than 90% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $809 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Algoma | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $809 | $951 |
| Median household income | $64,487 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Algoma
| People | Algoma | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Algoma
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Algoma since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1970 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 13, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Kewaunee County since 1996
Kewaunee County has been included in 8 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County had 6,742 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,194 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Algoma itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Algoma
3 public schools with 640 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Elementary | PK-6 | 319 | 10.0 |
| Algoma High | 7-12 | 280 | 11.7 |
| Algoma Venture Academy (charter) | 7-12 | 41 | 13.7 |
Towns near Algoma
- Kewaunee, WI10.5 mi · 2,837 people · home $159,600
- Luxemburg, WI13.4 mi · 2,685 people · home $261,700
- Sturgeon Bay, WI15.5 mi · 9,646 people · home $236,300
- Scott, WI22.0 mi · 3,636 people · home $268,800
- Sevastopol, WI26.2 mi · 2,826 people · home $430,200
- Bellevue, WI26.9 mi · 15,935 people · home $299,100
- Green Bay, WI27.1 mi · 107,395 people · home $207,200
- Peshtigo, WI28.2 mi · 4,006 people · home $213,700
Algoma questions
Is Algoma, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Algoma scores better for retirees than 24% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 13%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Algoma?
The median owner-occupied home in Algoma is valued at $153,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,487, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $809 a month.
What is the weather like in Algoma?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 52.7 inches of snow.
Does Algoma get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Algoma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1970. 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)