The Town FilesAntigo, Wisconsin
City in Langlade County · population 8,100 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,800
- Household income
- $45,520
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.9
Antigo is a city of 8,100 people in Langlade County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $104,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 94% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 83% of Wisconsin towns.
How Antigo 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 Antigo is worth $104,800, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $45,520, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $683 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Antigo | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $683 | $951 |
| Median household income | $45,520 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Antigo
| People | Antigo | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Antigo
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F. About 29.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antigo since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 28, 1971 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 19, 1996.
Severe weather in Langlade County since 1996
Langlade 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 |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Langlade County
Langlade County had 7,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,327 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Antigo itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Antigo
5 public schools with 1,869 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigo High | 8-12 | 826 | 18.8 |
| Antigo Middle | 4-7 | 477 | 12.9 |
| East Elementary | PK-3 | 200 | 11.1 |
| North Elementary | PK-3 | 183 | 9.2 |
| West Elementary | PK-3 | 183 | 12.2 |
Towns near Antigo
- Weston, WI25.9 mi · 15,723 people · home $229,300
- Menominee, WI25.9 mi · 4,255 people · home $110,200
- Maine, WI26.3 mi · 2,613 people · home $277,500
- Merrill, WI26.3 mi · 2,881 people · home $197,500
- Merrill, WI26.7 mi · 9,347 people · home $123,800
- Wausau, WI27.0 mi · 39,994 people · home $167,900
- Rothschild, WI29.3 mi · 5,567 people · home $203,600
Antigo questions
Is Antigo, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Antigo scores better for retirees than 24% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 19%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Antigo?
The median owner-occupied home in Antigo is valued at $104,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,520, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $683 a month.
What is the weather like in Antigo?
July highs average 77.9°F and January lows 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.3 inches of precipitation a year and 53.6 inches of snow.
Does Antigo get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antigo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 28, 1971. 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)