The Town FilesSheboygan, Wisconsin
City in Sheboygan County · population 49,929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,200
- Household income
- $62,927
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 36.8
Sheboygan is a city of 49,929 people in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $174,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 99% of Wisconsin towns.
How Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan is worth $174,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $62,927, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $924 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheboygan | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $924 | $951 |
| Median household income | $62,927 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Sheboygan
| People | Sheboygan | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Sheboygan
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheboygan since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 21, 1974 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on July 1, 2026.
Severe weather in Sheboygan County since 1996
Sheboygan County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County had 61,178 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,379 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Sheboygan itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Sheboygan
17 public schools with 5,680 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | 9-12 | 1,123 | 15.8 |
| Horace Mann Middle | 6-8 | 599 | 13.3 |
| Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 561 | 25.5 |
| Wilson Elementary | PK-5 | 469 | 13.8 |
| Farnsworth Middle | 6-8 | 462 | 12.2 |
| Grant Elementary | PK-5 | 346 | 11.2 |
| James Madison Elementary | PK-5 | 338 | 12.1 |
| Jackson Elementary | PK-5 | 308 | 11.0 |
| Sheridan Elementary | PK-5 | 268 | 10.7 |
| Jefferson Elementary | PK-5 | 239 | 8.5 |
| Longfellow Elementary | PK-5 | 224 | 8.3 |
| Sheboygan Leadership Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 210 | 17.5 |
Towns near Sheboygan
- Sheboygan, WI3.4 mi · 8,136 people · home $350,100
- Sheboygan Falls, WI4.8 mi · 8,210 people · home $217,500
- Wilson, WI5.0 mi · 3,484 people · home $296,400
- Howards Grove, WI7.7 mi · 3,237 people · home $261,300
- Lima, WI8.3 mi · 2,956 people · home $293,600
- Oostburg, WI8.4 mi · 3,056 people · home $246,900
- Plymouth, WI11.7 mi · 8,932 people · home $213,300
- Plymouth, WI12.8 mi · 3,083 people · home $310,200
Sheboygan questions
Is Sheboygan, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheboygan scores better for retirees than 1% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 1%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Sheboygan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheboygan is valued at $174,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,927, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $924 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheboygan?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 45.3 inches of snow.
Does Sheboygan get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheboygan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 21, 1974. 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)