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About
Life in Neenah
If you're considering Neenah, you're looking at a solid Midwestern city with real economic stability. The job market is genuinely strong—unemployment sits at 2.7% and major employers like Plexus, Kimberly-Clark, and several construction and logistics firms keep the local economy diverse enough that you're not betting everything on one industry. Median household income is around $75,000, which goes further here than in many parts of the country, and housing is reasonable at a median home value near $211,000 with rent around $1,006 a month.
Neenah at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Neenah: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Neenah, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (29.0%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Neenah
In Neenah, rent runs 7% below the WI average, and home values are 21% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,477
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $310,764 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Neenah
Unemployment in Neenah is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Neenah Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Neenah residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Neenah, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Appleton International Airport (ATW)
Small hub629k passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Neenah runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
145.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
893.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Neenah Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Winnebago County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Winnebago County, which includes Neenah, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 9 | Winter Storm | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $4,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Winnebago County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Outagamie County, WI (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Neenah) is typically good — 264 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
264
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Outagamie County, WI (17 mi away)
Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Neenah has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
49.4"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.36" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.13" |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.84" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Neenah
Neenah has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Fox Valley
Childrens · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Appleton
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Appleton
Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Oshkosh
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Neenah
Neenah's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Neenah (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,877 students · in-state tuition $8,993 · 60% graduate · median earnings $59,275 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,396 students · in-state tuition $58,794 · 78% graduate · median earnings $59,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Neenah
Neenah has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
55 mi awayPublic Libraries in Neenah
Neenah Public Library
240 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah
Cities Near Neenah
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Neenah FAQ
Is Neenah, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Neenah's median rent is $1,006/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,374/year. Median home value is $210,700.
Is Neenah, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Neenah's violent crime rate was 145 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 894 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Neenah, Wisconsin?⌄
Neenah has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Neenah, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Neenah is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,006/month and median household income is $75,374/year. The median home value is $210,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Neenah, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Neenah is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from