The Town FilesPeshtigo, Wisconsin
City in Marinette County · population 3,420 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,300
- Household income
- $66,990
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.3
Peshtigo is a city of 3,420 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $140,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better transit than 87% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 74% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 74% of Wisconsin towns.
How Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo is worth $140,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $66,990, which is more affordable than 96% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peshtigo | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $825 | $951 |
| Median household income | $66,990 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Peshtigo
| People | Peshtigo | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Peshtigo
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 9.2°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.9 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peshtigo since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 19, 1968 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 9, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Peshtigo itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Peshtigo
3 public schools with 1,050 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo Elementary | PK-6 | 562 | 13.4 |
| Peshtigo High | 9-12 | 328 | 15.6 |
| Peshtigo Middle | 7-8 | 160 | 13.3 |
Towns near Peshtigo
- Marinette, WI6.0 mi · 11,119 people · home $120,200
- Peshtigo, WI6.8 mi · 4,006 people · home $213,700
- Menominee, MI7.5 mi · 8,488 people · home $104,400
- Menominee, MI12.3 mi · 3,364 people · home $185,100
- Oconto, WI12.9 mi · 4,609 people · home $148,700
- Stephenson, WI22.7 mi · 3,494 people · home $174,600
- Oconto Falls, WI23.2 mi · 2,957 people · home $162,800
- Sturgeon Bay, WI24.7 mi · 9,646 people · home $236,300
Peshtigo questions
Is Peshtigo, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peshtigo scores better for retirees than 71% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 25%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Peshtigo?
The median owner-occupied home in Peshtigo is valued at $140,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,990, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Peshtigo?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 9.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 48.9 inches of snow.
Does Peshtigo get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Peshtigo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 19, 1968. 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)