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Suamico.
About
Life in Suamico
Suamico is a community of 13,003 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $118,337, median rent runs about $1,188 per month, and median home values are around $366,900. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Suamico at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Foreign-Born
1.1%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.1% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Suamico: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Suamico, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (59.0%), and 1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.6%
of households
Married Couples
71.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
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 9% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Suamico
In Suamico, rent runs 9% above the WI average, and home values are 38% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
4.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,943
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $467,469 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Suamico
Unemployment in Brown County, which includes Suamico, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Suamico: Brown County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brown County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Suamico is about 5% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Suamico Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.8 min avg
How Suamico residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Suamico, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 116 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 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, which covers Suamico, runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
31.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
513.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Brown County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brown County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brown County, which includes Suamico, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Hail | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $453,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $925,000 |
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
Brown County, county-wide
Suamico is about 5% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brown County, which includes Suamico, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Brown County, county-wide
Suamico is about 5% of Brown County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Suamico has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.4"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 9°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.10" |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.87" |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.13" |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.22" |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.74" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.39" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.82" |
| Nov | 44°F | 27°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Suamico
Uninsured
1.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Suamico's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Green Bay
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Green Bay
St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Green Bay
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Suamico
Suamico's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Suamico (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
8.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,341 students · in-state tuition $8,985 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,401 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $46,696 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 372 students · in-state tuition $31,949 · 88% graduate · median earnings $78,273 (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, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Suamico
Suamico has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
88 mi awaySleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
100 mi awayCities Near Suamico
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Suamico?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Suamico FAQ
Is Suamico, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Suamico's median rent is $1,188/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $118,337/year. Median home value is $366,900.
Is Suamico, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Suamico is policed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 32 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 513 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Suamico, Wisconsin?⌄
Brown County, which includes Suamico, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Suamico, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Suamico is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,188/month and median household income is $118,337/year. The median home value is $366,900. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Suamico, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Suamico is 23 minutes, which is about 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